When you file chapter 7 bankruptcy do you have to file on everything. We still owe on our van & we don't want to lose it; it's our only automobile that works.

You need to list all of your assets on the bankruptcy petition.  There are state exemptions for personal property that are available to debtors in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.  These exemptions allow the debtor to keep certain property from liquidation. You should consult a local bankruptcy attorney.  Most bankruptcy attorneys offer a free initial consultations to determine the merits of your case. This is not intended to be legal advice, and is general in its nature. No attorney-client relationship exists or is formed by this information. Furthermore, this does not represent the views or opinions of LexisNexis or its affiliated companies.