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In the Western District of Wisconsin (and likely other districts as well), a travel trailer which is your actual residence can be exempted under the... Read Answer
That depends on how efficient the lender will be in sending you the certificate that the lien is satisfied. They are supposed to move fast, but they... Read Answer
If your ex signs the car over to your daughter, the trustee will probably assume he's trying to hide assets that would otherwise belong to the... Read Answer
He should discuss how to accomplish such a transfer with his lawyer. If he has not retained one, today would be a good time to locate and retain an... Read Answer
How much depends upon the complexity of the case, i.e. the issues or potential problems that the attorney sees when he looks at the case. On top of... Read Answer
There are too many variables to hazard a guess. Meet with an experienced bankruptcy lawyer and pay them for one hour of their time (between $250 and... Read Answer
It is impossible for me to speculate when I know only the small bit of information you have provided. The party that is likely to take your business... Read Answer
Mortgages can be discharged, not dismissed in a bankruptcy. But the lien portion of the mortgage allows the creditor to foreclose if you do not... Read Answer
Once your bankruptcy is completely finished, you may do as you like with your assets. Without knowing more, I cannot say whether this might be a... Read Answer
First of all, it is your MORTGAGE company's decision of whether to offer you a reaffirmation in Chapter 13. Your lawyer cannot demand that your... Read Answer
Not a car, because it is not motorized. But like a trailer or home people live in. It enjoys a special status in the eyes of the law.
All debts and all assets must be INCLUDED in any type of bankruptcy. To fail to do so is a criminal offense. I have no idea why anyone would think... Read Answer
You would have the choice of keeping or giving up the trailer in a chapter 13, whatever makes the most sense for you in your current financial... Read Answer
The government would probably have to move for relief from stay but they would likely prevail.
Find a more skilled lawyer. Your losing your deposit should not have happened if you were in close communication with your lawyer.
You could always give him an interest in the car. But since so many relationships founder, it might well be wisest to keep the car in your name.
No. 8 years between filing dates.
The state government is not concerned with whether or not you pay your vehicle loans. The state government is concerned whether you maintain vehicle... Read Answer
Almost all debts. Certain debts are not dischargeable. You would be well advised to consult with an attorney face to face.
Filing bankruptcy will stop all these collection efforts.
Living in Las Vegas, we see gambling winnings and losses quite often in Chapter 13. If you continue to gamble, and you are lucky, the bankruptcy... Read Answer
The problems you mentioned should not, by themselves, keep you from getting a discharge in Ch. 13. But because there are some problems, I strongly... Read Answer
Do not do anything until you work with a professional, preferably an attorney, who can advise you about the dischargeability of taxes.
Forever from the ones that he filed in the bankruptcy.
No, it won't expire. That's the point of securing the loan against real property.