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Generally which bankruptcy depends on your overall situation. However, most people in this situation want to file a chapter 7 bankruptcy. ... Read Answer
Cash advances within 90 days of filing are presumptive fraudulent. But beyond that payday loans are dischargeable, absent fraud. If you took lots of... Read Answer
In most jurisdictions you are required to submit your tax returns to the Trustee in your case each year after your case is filed. The purpose... Read Answer
You need to take the course and pay to reopen your bankruptcy case. Hopefully it is not too late. Otherwise you may need to file another... Read Answer
I've never heard of a mortgagee retaliating that way for failure to execute a reaffirmation agreement in a chapter 7 bankruptcy. The worst I've... Read Answer
List all debts listed or not
David Pritchard
There you have it, another perfect answer from Mr. Markus. At this point refiling, is all you can do. Did you contact your bankruptcy... Read Answer
SO, have you checked with other lawyers? And did you get a better idea of how to proceed. Like Mr. Armstrong said, most bankruptcy lawyers will... Read Answer
Thank you Mark. Exactly. You need to speak with several lawyers, most have free first consultations. If you don't have the attorney fees,... Read Answer
Sure you can, and anything else that is left over. Smartest thing to do, so that you do not keep looking back to see if someone is trying to sue you.
Holy Guacamolle. How did you get into this mess? What a nightmare, I'm sorry. First things first. Need to talk, if in Huston... Read Answer
As much as you allow them.
Yes, you can convert your Chapter 7 filing to a Chapter 13, if you are able to make plan payments and you have not previously converted the case... Read Answer
Exactly which way your documents have to be worded will vary a little bit depending on who your judge is. Each district does it slightly different.
Mainly on income. From there, the court counts family size, and looks to creditors and amounts owed. Under $35000 for one give or take a few dollars,... Read Answer
Don't even think about that unless you put it somewhere where the funds are safe, and you can never take them out and use for living expenses.... Read Answer
I really don't know what you mean when you say your "bankruptcy case says". Bankruptcy cases don't say things. Your case was either... Read Answer
No, trust fund taxes cannot be discharged.
I am not sure why you have this listed in the bankruptcy topic area. Can you explain further what is going on?
Student loans are a very difficult form of debt from which to receive a bankruptcy discharge.
You should consult a local bankruptcy attorney to... Read Answer
Divorce court orders only affect things between the two spouses. It does not affect obligations you owe to creditors. If you owed an... Read Answer
That would be ten years.
By having a comprehensive consultation with an experienced bankruptcy attorney in your area.
Mark Markus has been practicing exclusively bankruptcy... Read Answer
If you successfully complete a Ch. 7, in a no-asset case, there's no need to amend just give them your case number & day of filing. Otherwise, amend... Read Answer
If you dismiss it will be as if you never filedthe car creditor will be entitled to seek any recovery he would have if you had not filed.