Real legal questions, answered by attorneys

Does the deadline to file a proof of claim get extended if you file an amended plan?

We filed a chapter 13 bankruptcy in July. We had our meeting of creditors on 8/24 and found out we could include one of our cars in it (instead of pay

It seems my creditor (unsecure debt of $50K) want to force me to bankrupt, is voluntary bankruptcy better then forced bankruptc

Whats is the different please. If l go voluntary bankruptcy is that all my debts will go and l dont have to pay anything and my creditor wont be behan

Is a calendar call the same as a confirmation hearing.?

I am a creditor in a bankruptcy case and the confirmation hearing keeps getting continued. The trustee says it’s under investigation. The next confirm

Is it legal or ethical for an attorney to declare personal bankruptcy?

I'm a creditor in a bankruptcy case in SLC UT. My claim was verified and accepted by the judge. The debtor is also his own lawyer and then declared pe

Do I have to pay balance of SBA loan and reduced payment negotiation with bank after 14 years ?

After business bankruptcy negotiated reduction in SBA loan balance with bank . Now 14 years later SBA is asking for payment of that difference. Is thi

What does it mean, the bankruptcy is under investigation?

I am a creditor in a bankruptcy case and the confirmation hearing has been continued three times. The trust emailed me and said it can’t go to confirm

What should I do if I'm being sued for a large amount of money that I can't pay? What can I lose in the process?

I made a bad business purchase in Phoenix, AZ with a friend, we personally guaranteed a owner financed purchase for the businesses with 180k down unde

Can I be sued for a loan that was discharged in my chapter 7 bankruptcy?

I filed for bankruptcy for both personal/business and was discharged sometime in December 2017 or January 2018. There is one loan company that has bee

Have I pierced the corporate veil by using a business credit card for personal use?

I used my new business credit card for personal use to satisfy the amount needed to spend to obtain the promotional points. I then paid for those ite

Can I get the money paid to contractor back who did not start the job nor buy materials, but his company has filed bankruptcy?

Paid $3000 in cash for stone work on the house. The cash payment was acknowledged on the contract and in multiple text messages. I am just a simple.

Can a father file chapter 13 bankruptcy on back due child support?

My daughters father is $6,000 behind on child support he hasn’t paid a payment since February 2017. He recently filed chapter 13 bankruptcy and I have

Question about chapter 13 confirmation hearing

Can someone please advice, i need to know if a trustee or a judge can confirm a chapter 13 plan at the confirmation hearing even if a lender file

Regarding chapter 13

If my chapter 13 case is dismissed by the trustee at the confirmation hearing because my lender dont want to modify, will i get a refund of my.

While in the bankruptcy process, can someone request to change their trustee prior to their confirmation hearing?

My husand and I are currently in the bankruptcy process and we were scheduled for our plan to confirm today, but our trustee decided to continue our c

Is my attorney failed to object correctly? Is he wrong or incompetent or trying to fleece me? He is suggesting to refile BK13?

My bankruptcy 13 petition was dismissed and my attorney says he was waiting for the confirmation to be over so that he can object to the claims filed.

My bankruptcy 13 case been dismissed. My attorney says he did not understand why it was dismissed and can he object to claims?

My attorney who handled my chapter 13 bankruptcy is puzzled as he does not know why my petition was dismissed despite the time barred Debts which were

What will happen if I miss my chapter 13 confirmation hearing?

It is scheduled for today at 300PM. I am very Ill and cannot drive the two hours to the courthouse. I am pro we and do not have an attorney to appea

CAN I FILE ANOTHER MOTION TO VACATE DISMISSAL.

MY CASE GOT DISMISS ON 02/27/17 BECAUSE I WAS NOT ABLE TO ATTEND MY CONFIRMATION HEARING. I FILE A MOTION TO VACATE DISMISSAL. THE JUDGE TOLD ME TO MA

Does bankruptcy appraisal means they are looking after my home?

We filed For Chapter 13 a year ago, have been keeping up all payments to trustee , mortgage etc, next week we will have a confirmation hearing and we

Luxury car lease (with cosigner) - lost in bankruptcy/Chapter 7?

I have a BMW lease that I cannot afford to lose. Really the only payment I have kept current on - have the account with a cosigner.

How much does a bankruptcy typically cost, what are upfront costs? And how long is the process?

Approx 9 credit cards and two personal loans totaling an estimate of 24,000. This does not include the price of my vehicle which I hope to keep.

Can I declare Bankruptcy on a broken lease when their were two people on the lease?

My roommate was my caregiver and she ended up in a nursing home and still is. I had to move out fast, Now when I looked at my credit report I found ou

May my Landlord-Debtor who has filed a chapter 11 reject my 30 year lease with option as tenant and evict me from the property?

My LLC signed a 30 year lease with purchase option and made $250k of tenant improvements. Now the landlord LLC has filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy and

Should I wait until after Bankruptcy discharge to get married?

I just had my 341 meeting on Nov. 5th. My boyfriend and I are wanting to get married on Dec. 31st, but my discharge won't come through until around J