I'm interested in filing chapter 7 without a lawyer, is this possible?

Yes, it is possible. But most attorneys will recommend you don't do so. And not just because we are shyster attorneys! Even in the simplest...

Will I be penalized after I filed Chapter7 pro-se and used my credit card for gas and groceries?

Although you were current on your payments, any debt you owe on the cards prior to the bankruptcy filing would be presumed discharged in the...

How do I know how much equity is in my home? A lawyer I spoke with either said 4,000 or 7,000.

Contact a local realtor and ask them to complete a comparative market analysis of your home. Most realtors will do this for free. The CMA will...

Considering filling for no-asset ch 7. Florida.How will my case be affected with a possible award in my favor?

Yes, disclose any potential claim you have even if you haven't sued yet. The bankruptcy trustee will investigate the claim. If it is a viable...

I'm trying to sell my house and title exam revealed an IRS lien just recently recorded against my house. Can chapter 7 help me?

You should first have a tax attorney, or a bankruptcy attorney with a tax background, review the lien to see if it was properly recorded. If...

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My exwife sued me six years after our divorce and was awarded the amount she requested. Can a bankruptcy get rid of this?

A Chapter 7 bankruptcy will discharge your obligation to the creditor you and your spouse owe the debt to, but the Chapter 7 bankruptcy generally...