Bankruptcy Legal Questions and Answers
How will a bankruptcy effect my second home and do I have to include my husband?
I live in CA. But, own a house in Oregon which I am considering bankruptcy due to expense assoc. with the house. Because I am married, will that cause a problem with the house we own in Calif? Or, can I do bankruptcy without my husband on it?
03/18/2009 | Category: Bankruptcy | State: California | #15680How do you collect on a debt that was charged off in bankruptcy?
Can a plaintiff in a small claims court file a claim on a defendants property they paid half of and never got paid back for and had bankruptcy where that money was on a credit card and was written off? What is the plaintiff''s position; can they file for that money from the defendant who has the property in his possession? I have had all kinds of answers about the defendant (y...
03/05/2009 | Category: Bankruptcy | State: Nebraska | #15457How do we get a judgement removed that was included in our bankruptcy?
How do we get Judgment removed that was included in Chapter 13 that has been granted a Final Decree. Our Attorney died.
03/02/2009 | Category: Bankruptcy | State: Florida | #15414Will the money from my dad to care for his needs be included as income in my bankruptcy?
If I filed bankruptcy and part of the monies in my checking account was from my dad which was a check that I deposited into my account the day before my filing to purchase things for his home, my mom just recently died and my dad is not in the best of health. I am the power of attorney of my parents estate, do the trustee have the rights to include the monies in which my dad ga...
02/28/2009 | Category: Bankruptcy | State: Ohio | #15391If we file bankruptcy, can our creditors attach our home, which has a reverse mortgage, to our IRA?
If we file bankruptcy, can our creditors attach our home, which has a reverse mortgage, to our IRA?
02/06/2009 | Category: Bankruptcy | State: California | #15179Do I have to report my wife's income when completing the means test for a business bankruptcy?
Do I have to report my wife's income when completing the means test for a business (corporation) chapter 7 bankruptcy?
02/03/2009 | Category: Bankruptcy | State: New York | #15140If I file bankruptcy now can these 1099-C be taken care of or do I have to show them as income?
I have been holding off on bankruptcy of some time now. I have a couple judgments against me and now I have received two 1099-C from a credit card company. All my debts are credit card debts. If I file bankruptcy now can these 1099-C be taken care of or do I have to show them as income? Will they be wiped off the records if I show them as income on my taxes? With others waiting...
02/03/2009 | Category: Bankruptcy | State: Texas | #15137What legal right do I have to receive copies of financial statements regarding my husbands business?
My husband is self-employed. He doesn't want me involved in any aspects of his business. He told me today that we may have to file bankruptcy. I stated that his business may have to file bankruptcy, but not me personally. As far as I know, I am not included on any loans or other means of security with his business, but I'm not sure. What legal right do I have to receive co...
01/23/2009 | Category: Bankruptcy | State: Texas | #15054How can I amend a bankruptcy petition?
I AM FILING CHAPTER 7. MY OLD HOUSE WAS REPOSSESSED AND SOLD IN AUCTION IN JULY 08.OTHER THAN MY OLD CAR THIS WAS THE ONLY REAL PROPERTY. A FED TAX LIEN WAS PLACED ON THE HOUSE ON 3-08. HOW AND WHAT SCHEDULES DO I PLACE THIS INFO.TAX LIEN WAS 27 K ANOTHER 7 K WAS ADDED LATER AND IS NOT PART OF THE LIEN .THE HOUSE AMOUNT OF LOAN WAS 525 K, CREDIT REPORT SHOWS IT AS 576 K. THE H...
12/25/2008 | Category: Bankruptcy | State: California | #14853Should I file bankruptcy?
I am 63 years old retired and have several credit card charge-off against me also a judgement from one for 12,000 several were taking me to court but now have dismissed account over 1 yr. what will the judgement do to me or my wife if we ever want to sell out home and would it be better to just file bankruptcy and get this over I attempted a debt settlement program but it d...
12/18/2008 | Category: Bankruptcy | State: Texas | #14827