Chap 13 Bankruptcy question

I almost always suggest my clients place a notice of appearance in any lawsuit to avoid a default judgment and after they retain us to include a...

Bankruptcy Related: How are domestic partnerships handled in a chapter 7 bankruptcy? Just like a marriage?

So long as you are living together then the answer is yes. Do NOT list any assets they owned before the relationship occurred nor their pre...

I think i may have signed a contract with a bankruptcy attorney

If you are going to file bankruptcy, it wont matter. Just list the attorney as a creditor, amount owed list unknown and contingent as they have not...

How far behind on one's mortgage before foreclosure proceedings take place?

You should have known when you were one day late they can begin foreclosure as you knew you were late and that you breached the contract. They do...

Mortgage After Chapter 7

(1) your new lender is only person who can advise what is needed to buy a new place as if they agree you are qualified then go for it. In real...

401K cash out protected in Chp 7 BK?

First, you must list in the Statement of Financial Affairs #2 that income for that year. Second, whether you owe taxes on it you should speak to a...

My wife is getting a 1099-C for a loan that was discharged in my bankruptcy. Are we liable for the taxes on this discharged debt

During “tax season” we see this question asked over and over if you check on AVVO you will see many replies stating the same thing in essence. Most...

Even in a fraud case, if the debt was listed with proper address, it would STILL be discharged if they did not file an adversary lawsuit in...

What order and percentage do creditors in a chapter 7 bankruptcy get paid? This is a Maryland case.

If you received notice of the bankruptcy, then if it ends up being a no asset case like 99% of them are, you will receive the notice of the...

Do I need an attorney for being a creditor in a chapter 13 bankruptcy case?

Assuming you have just a general unsecured debt like a personal debt or loan, absent fraud there is not much you can do but file your proof of...