Tax refund and Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Call the bankruptcy court and ask "is this case closed" or ask your attorney. If closed, you are done...If not closed, then you can increase the...

Chapter 7 bk question: one time source of income

First, some of the attorneys answering are simply wrong in that the prior 6 months is on the means test which for filing in Dec is NOT July on..it...

If attorney fees are classified as undischargeable in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, what are the penalties for failing to pay it?

Some fees fall within the definition of "child support" and some don't. That is important because child support is not dischargeable in either ch 7...

Ch 7 Means Test Question - Single BK but Married...

All your questions all have to do with the means test..which any attorney can assist you with and answering as all those facts go into the test....

Can the US BK Courts reopen my case to collect unclaimed funds in my name?

If the property was listed as an asset, it is abandoned back to the debtor upon the case being closed. However, I would employ an attorney to look...

I am in Virginia, separated, separately filed BK7 (my 541 meeting 12/7/13), cannot afford to remain in my house. Options?

You have no right to conduct any short sale of the property as it is deemed property of the estate as a result of filing. In Washington, the...

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How do I notify my mortgage company (in order to stop my foreclosure) if I file chapter 7 myself?

My office always faxes a standard cover letter advising of the bankruptcy, but faxing a copy of both the bankruptcy docket showing the case number...

Can I avoid a second mortgage in a chapter 7 bankruptcy if my house is worth less than what I owe on my first mortgage?

It is very important to not forget that an agreement with the 2nd mortgage creditor can occur if both parties agree. I often write letters to see...

I am a Washington Attorney for 26 years..and have filed over 4800 cases including chapter 7 and chapter 13 in last 26 years.. Many persons mix up...

I received judgment for money owed to me, the defendant is now filing Ch. 13 bankruptcy. Should I still file Proof of Claim?

1. You should attempt to see if your judgment is secured first of all. To do so, see if they own real estate. If not, then not secured. If they do,...