Can a dependent over the age of 18 file chapter 7 bankruptcy to discharge debt without affecting parents assets?

First, ONLY your assets are in a ch 7 estate..NOT MINE, NOT Your parents, etc. Second, future student loans federal providers cannot...

If a 2nd loan accepts payments through a chapter 13 payment plan do i still have to do a lien strip?

If they are Paid in FULL it wont matter..but you never know what is going to happen in a ch 13. So I would always do the lien strip if NOT being...

It is open..but don't know unless you call the clerk if they got a discharge or was it dismissed! It takes the trustee time to wrap up their...

Do I have to wait until I finish paying the trustee after filing chapter 13 to begin receiving social security benefits?

No..but the issue will be you have to report to the trustee and amended income and expense schedules may have to be filed. The effect is unknown...

My friend has about $900.00 of debt. can he file chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy for this amount?

Did you put the decimal in the wrong place? NOONE files for less than at least $5000 and some attorneys say $10,000. If in fact higher then other...

Selected as the best answer

Possible in chapter 7 bankruptcy to discharge old taxes where IRS filed a substitute return? Talking about 2004-2007 taxes.

I strongly suggest you speak to a Bankruptcy Tax Attorney. HOWEVER, GOOD NEWS> In California there was a recent case just months ago on that issue...

Selected as the best answer

I plan to file Chapter 7 in CA. Is my car exempt?

You need to discuss with an attorney who will see ALL your assets, not just the car. But that is a great question to start with. Other issues you...

I recently filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy and was discharged. My sister wants to lend me some money to pay down on my car loan.

NO...Only money received from an inheritance if they die within 180 days of filing will be part of your estate, NOT a gift ! Good luck and order...

From the initial appt with an atty, until debts are discharged

I complete all documents to sign within 1 or 2 days always after client provides all . Some attorneys do not do that quickly as they may do other...

Selected as the best answer

If I file for Chapter 7 and then am sued by a Debt Collector/s must I respond?

You would fax them a copy of the petition so they know they have the duty to stop all legal action! Any debt incurred before filing will be...