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It depends. The debt will be discharged unless the creditor brings a non-dischargeability action and can prove the elements of fraud.
Debt alleged to have been fraudulent can be filed on in a bankruptcy; however, the creditor could file an adversary complaint (a lawsuit within the... Read Answer
It depends. Income taxes are generally not considered consumer debts and technically the co-debtor stay in a Chapter 13 does not apply. However, it... Read Answer
When a bankruptcy case is filed, with few exceptions an... Read Answer
No, in fact your bankruptcy attorney was not even responsible for helping you with this when he did file for years ago, under your retainer... Read Answer
If you are in a Chapter 13 plan and are unable to keep the payments current, the Trustee, or one of your creditors, may file a motion to dismiss the... Read Answer
You can ask someone to borrow the money and pay the back payments to the bankruptcy trustee. In a chapter 13 bankruptcy you must maintain your... Read Answer
That is incorrect, you can file for chapter 7 bankruptcy in keep your home as long as the mortgage payments are up to date. The only time a problem... Read Answer
Chapter 13 bankruptcy is the answer for you. This will stop the garnishment on your wife's paycheck and allow you the time to pay off all the bills... Read Answer
The bank should not be able to foreclose on a property that has all mortgage payments up to date. In Massachusetts as long as the mortgage payments... Read Answer
There are a few different ways you can fix your bankruptcy problem. Depending on the time. You can either refile for a chapter 13 bankruptcy, and get... Read Answer
It is possible to go back with a new Chapter 13, although the court might reject it, if they don't believe you will comply with the rules this time.
HOW DO I DECIDE IF BANKRUPTCY IS NECESSARY?
Before deciding to file for bankruptcy, you must understand what bankruptcy will and will not do... Read Answer
In a chapter 7 bankruptcy, the legal mechanism that prevents the lender from repossessing your vehicle for nonpayment is call the automatic stay. The... Read Answer
Yes if you file a chapter 7 bankruptcy you can clear up debts that are in different states. Bankruptcy is federal law, not state law, thus it handles... Read Answer
Well, nothing should happen to your bankruptcy case, but your landlord will have the ability to evict you and you will be responsible for any unpaid... Read Answer
I'm assuming that snap benefits are some form of government entitlement programs such as welfare or food stamps. If my assumption is correct and this... Read Answer
Sounds like you need a bankruptcy attorney. This forum is for questions and answers. You should consult with a bankruptcy attorney in... Read Answer
Yes and no. Unless you can justify to the Chapter 13 Trustee why you cannot be there physically, then you must attend. If you are confined to a ... Read Answer
Section 523 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code governs the dischargeability of taxes. Generally, taxes on income owed to the IRS or a state are not... Read Answer
In most cases, filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case will allow you to recover possession of a vehicle that has been repossessed. Because the... Read Answer
Generally, you must file a bankruptcy case in the District where you have lived for the biggest part of the last 180 days. So, in most... Read Answer