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Should not be a problem unless you want to purchase the firearm on credit. You are prohibited from obtaining credit while in Chapter 13 unless you... Read Answer
Generally speaking if you're behind on your rent, the bankruptcy stay only works with landlords if you've taken special steps to make it apply. Ask... Read Answer
All things being equal, and there being nothing extraordinary going on, you could have been given property 180 days after your bankruptcy was filed. ... Read Answer
Yes, You can have property in your name any time after a Chapter 7.
Understand it is very hard to answer a question for someone who provides no background information or details. I am going to assume you are talking... Read Answer
No, based on the info here.
Colorado has no "wild card" exemption. Anyway, meet with a lawyer face to face. Your problem is an easy issue to address.
Only Ch. 13 is certain to get it back, but it's normally too expensive to be practical just for 1 vehicle.
Since you recently filed a bankruptcy, it is unlikely that you'll get a good deal on a refinancing.
No, in fact for the creditor to even attempt to collect from you is a violation of bankruptcy law. Could make you and an attorney some money by... Read Answer
You certainly have a number of serious problems. I'm not sure how a Chapter 7 would do you much good. It will not discharge fines or penalties... Read Answer
You betcha! That is why you should be submitting a new budget (Schedules I and J) before the Trustee gets wind of the income increase and demands all... Read Answer
Corporations are not eligible to discharge debts in any bankruptcy.
Sounds like a civics homework question. Read the textbook and answer yourself.
Since you have no legal obligation to pay, the discharged mortgage should not count against your debt/income ratio.
If there is equity above the allowed homestead exemption for the person who filed the bankruptcy, then the court-appointed trustee can sell the home... Read Answer
There is no such process I am aware of. Generally the POA is self executing. Not sure what you are trying to accomplish. If it has to do with real... Read Answer
Two years from the appointment of the trustee is the time limit that most people regard as applicable. Consult a skilled bankruptcy lawyer to see if... Read Answer
You can keep it in a chapter 13 but must pay as a value over the life of your plan. In Nevada, you can clean and otherwise nonexempt asset. exempt... Read Answer
There is no exemption (generally) for such an item. The creditors will need to be paid the $2,000 over the life of the plan, minus the cost... Read Answer
Chapter 7 is a liquidation of your assets. Chapter 13 is NOT a liquidation of assets. Instead, in Chapter 13, you must pay the value of any asset... Read Answer
To avoid an eviction, you have to pay the back rent. So few people use bankruptcy to fight an eviction.