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how much is it to file chapter 7,and how long does it take     (14-FEB-12)
Can debt come back as income after bankruptcy?     (14-FEB-12)
I am the plaintiff in a small claims case and I found out that the defendant filed bankruptcy. Does the defendant have to appear in court?     (14-FEB-12)
We hired an attorney almost two yeas ago to file chapter7 bankruptcy. This agency has done nothing however we paid them 0ver $1600 what can we do?     (13-FEB-12)
I am finding myself having to file bankruptcy. Under the new laws will I be able to keep my truck which is paid for and my wife's car which we are pay     (13-FEB-12)
how much do it cost     (12-FEB-12)
Im looking for a good attorney who can represent my wife in litigation against the US Trustee.     (12-FEB-12)
What do I need to file to answer Plantiff's motion for Summary Judgment?     (12-FEB-12)
I filed a chapter 7 bankruptcy which was discharged in 08, my husband and i want to file joint, do i have to wait 6 or 8 years to file again?     (12-FEB-12)
We filed bankruptcy in June of 2010 and did not reafirm our first or second mortgage. We retained them and have continued to pay both loans.     (10-FEB-12)
Can I just file bankruptcy against my credit cards and nothing else?     (10-FEB-12)
i had to forclose on a house i could no longer afford. this home was solely owned by myself. me and my girlfriend purchased a cheap fixer upper.      (09-FEB-12)
I am unemployed and my husband abandoned me, and I have 30k in credit card debt, own home no mort. inherited. can I keep home if I file bk?     (09-FEB-12)
What is the average lawyers fee for someone filing for chapter 7 bankruptcy?     (09-FEB-12)
Can my IRA be attached in bankruptcy?     (09-FEB-12)
Can you file bankruptcy against an employment agency     (08-FEB-12)
I own a residential property that I am attempting to rent and received interest from an applicant that is currently in ch. 13 and moving into ch 7.     (08-FEB-12)
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In filing my Chapter 7 bankruptcy, must I declare my ex-husband on Schedule "H" if there was a divorce property settlement agreed to by the court?     (08-FEB-12)
how can i keep my money form a per injury award i have been in my ch13 now for 2/1/2 yrs was in a bad car acc and was awarded 50,000 for my injury     (08-FEB-12)
I am filing a 7 bankruptcy can I pay a years worth or rent or can the trustee go after that tax money if the money is gone before I file?     (08-FEB-12)
Something called Texas guarntee says I have a student loan for my son who is still in college and in the Army reseve.      (08-FEB-12)
I own a small repairs company, a firm i worked for req service from me, I performed services however they filed bankruptcy before I sent the invoice     (07-FEB-12)
if i and my wife file for bankruptcy.. do we have to sell our house , or will they have us sell our house to repay back or debitors?     (07-FEB-12)
Around 1997filed for bankruptcy. It stopped our home from being taken for back taxes. No more federal lien need help to get State lien resolved.     (07-FEB-12)
My wife wants a divorce. We have 7 kids living with me most of the time. I'm unemployed she works. Which should we file first? Bankruptcy or Divorce?     (07-FEB-12)
Can I file bankruptcy for internet payday loans      (07-FEB-12)
I am in the process of trying to make a loan modification with a law firm my house is in forclosure. The sale date is tomorrow I have been asked if      (07-FEB-12)
I have a car that I can not afford, so my friend has taking over it, he paid it off and now it is in is name, would that be a promblem for me because I want to go bankruptc     (07-FEB-12)
does a chapter 7 bankrupcy cover property taxes     (07-FEB-12)
I have lived in NC for over 50 yr. Due to being 68 yrs old and out of a job . I now live with my sister in SC. What state would it be best to file.      (06-FEB-12)
can a mortgage company foreclose on your home because of not paying on escrow or home insurance     (05-FEB-12)
What happens with your automobiles after your the bankruptcy is discharged?     (04-FEB-12)
what will i need to have with me to try and file bankruptcy, chapter 13, first thing in morning and have foreclosure stopped before 12:30pm tomorrow?     (04-FEB-12)
I filed chapter 13 bankruptcy in april of 2009 and my husband and I went to purchase a vehicle at a car lot and the peoples at the car lot told me      (04-FEB-12)
I filed chapter 13 in Dec 2009.I finally got a approval for a home loan modification in November 2010, and now can file for chapter 7 instead. My question is that a family member passed away in Oct 2010 and I received part of a IRA. Will I have to hand over the inheritance from the IRA, since I filed so long ago or does it go from the date that it was modified to a chapter 7 which was January 2011?     (03-FEB-12)
the owner of a business died. his wife was not listed as a co-owner of the business, and under the terms set forth in the contract between the owner and the parent corporation, she cannot resume business without starting over. the owner left a substantial amount of debt behind and the wife has no income. can the wife file for bankruptcy under the business name?     (03-FEB-12)
Can a business file for bankruptcy if they're a defendant in a consumer fraud lawsuit?      (03-FEB-12)
I was in the process of divorce my husband at the time fled bankruptcy we were legaly seperated by the courts. I had no idea he was doing this. He was half owner of the house I reside in with my mom who is the other owner. When we divorced I asked for the house he accepted the agreement little did I no or my attorney that a lein was put on the house from the trustee for $90,000. The trustee went to court and was granted the judgement I need to stop or file papers what to do forcing us to sell for his money owed.     (03-FEB-12)
I have been married for 8 years in the state of Tennessee. My husband adopted my twins then began an affair that lasted half of my marriage as I have to this day been faithful. We had one natural child together. We have been seperated since November 12, 2010. Order of protection was put in place January 18, 2011 so there is no contact at all. I became disabled the year we got married by SSI. I remained in the home he owned 5 yrs prior to our marriage; I have lived here 9 years. I looked up on the inet this am to see what is new. On Friday, 3/11/2011 he filed chapter 13. He signed the land over to me but the mortgage is in his name. I was going to ask my attorney to ask the Judge to allow us the home, but our divorce has not been heard by a Judge yet. How is this going to affect me? I have no debts. I own the land.     (03-FEB-12)
I Filed chapter 7 bankruptcy March 2004, at that time the rules for filing bankruptcy again was 7 yrs. Now in 2005 the rules were changed to 8 yrs to file bankruptcy again. Do I go by the rules of 2004 to file bankruptcy again in 2011?     (03-FEB-12)
A church in DE has filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, a sheriff's sale is scheduled. Can the Debtor file a motion to dismiss and bid at the sheriff sale?     (03-FEB-12)
When filing bankruptcy, when is best time for spouse to file?     (03-FEB-12)
My bankruptcy has been discharged , but my mortgage co keep sending me letters of foreclosure they want me to short sale or deaed in lue . why      (03-FEB-12)
Is it normal for a bankruptcy attorney to ask for a durable power of attorney      (03-FEB-12)
i hired an attorney for my bankruptcy we went chapter 7 he didnt file a paper in time after a year got me kicked of of chapter 7 i had to file 13 wad     (03-FEB-12)
When credit card debt is in the amount of $30K, and only have an income of $3000 per/mth gross can I file bankruptcy without losing my home?      (03-FEB-12)
filed a chapter 7 in 2010 and it was discharged in Nov 2010. I surrendered the house in the bankruptcy because behind on mortgage.     (03-FEB-12)
What can the creditor do next, my car was written off by the fiance company in 2011, but I still have it? Will filing bankruptcy help me keep it?     (03-FEB-12)
i live in michigan. i have $7000 in debt. can i file bankrupcy     (02-FEB-12)
i live in michigan. i have $7000 in debt. can i file bankrupcy     (02-FEB-12)
What kind of lawyer do i need if Bank of America granted me a 1 year forebearance but upon completion will not accept my payments and is foreclosing     (01-FEB-12)
What happens if you have spent your tax return and then decide to file bankruptcy in Indiana are there penaltys for that?      (31-JAN-12)
Will the bankruptcy court take a refund check even though I didn't file my return until after the discharge?     (31-JAN-12)
Can I file a motion in BK Court to object? Can I get access to the person's list of assets and debts to find possible fraud?      (31-JAN-12)
Do I need to file the bankruptcy petition before repossessed vehicle is sold at auction in order to avoid reporting and paying unearned income tax?     (30-JAN-12)
We filed bankruptcy 2+ years ago. All was finalized. Mortgage co says I filed on them and gave me grief, credit report shows I did. Court now?     (30-JAN-12)
Is it true that housing code violations in Syracuse NY are not dischargeable in bankruptcy?     (30-JAN-12)
In order to keep your house is it required to file Chapter 13? Also what are the estimated costs to get the process started?     (30-JAN-12)