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What are Next steps ?
Me & my friend are being sued by the bank for 15000+. We were served last week i went to court Wednesday to confirm i was served and listed my respons
High income for chapter 7 due to severance package
So my spouse and I were making under the state limit for chapter 7 and are planning to file. However, my spouse just lost their job and received a sev
I need a attorney to appear on my behalf. I've completed the work
Hello, I am involved in a Chapter 11 case (Case No. 24-20252 – Reliable Healthcare Logistics, LLC) and recently received a notice from the bankruptcy.
VA bankruptcy home equity question I think we will pass any means test for a chapter 7
Recently married, husband not currently working full time. I make 60k husband makes 20k, he pays $1500 a month in child support currently. He is add
What does it mean or what do I need to do
Recently lost my battle in court for a foreclosure on my home it’s now going on week 3 I didn’t hear anything back from the court, or the new owner of
How are Lawsuit awards handled in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
am in the second year of paying into a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. My bankruptcy was initiated in Jan 2025 (I lost $$ in a crypto scam). I owe over 100k st
Will receiving new CA SDI benefits after filing CH 7 but before the 341(a) w/o lead to CH 13?
Filed a CH 7 recently. Found out I can get CA SDI benefits from a new medical condition. The new income will cause a surplus of more than $800 per mo
Used Paypal Pay in 4 shortly before filing Chapter 13
I recently filed a 100% Chapter 13 plan. I signed the papers on Feb 17th and believe my official filing date is listed as Feb 25th. On Feb 15th and F
Can I re-lease a vehicle while being in chapter 13 bankruptcy?
I filed chpt 13 Jan 25. I was in the middle of a car lease. I never missed a payment. I was told my auto was included in the bankruptcy along with my.
Am I able to sell property prior to chapter 7 bankruptcy to pay for lawyers fees?
I will be filing for chapter 7 bankruptcy within the next month or two. However, I have no money in which to hire an attorney. I have a very valuable.
Am I eligible to file chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy in Nebraska currently outside USA.
I previously lived in Nebraska but am currently outside the usa. I have some unsecured debt from personal loans and credit cards. I left usa sept 2023
How much longer will it take for SSA approval for ssdi it’s on step 3 now
Lawyer applied for ssdi& ssdi in September 2025. I received ADL and work history forms in February 2026 how long before decision
What do I do if a creditor just opened a new account for the old debt, and I am awaiting discharge?
I am awaiting discharge on my Chapter 7 (day 50) in Northern Texas, and discovered that my old credit union opened a new account for me for the old de
If you are a co borrower files chapter 13 will effect the borrower on the home as long as payments m
If you are a co borrower and file chapter 13 bankruptcy will it effect the borrower on the home as long as payments are meet.
Can I pay back a debt to family during ch 13?
My parents let me put a large amount of debt on some credit cards in their name. Now I want to file Ch 13 bankruptcy to dismiss my other debts but my.
Post 341 meeting bank statements during request?
I had my 341 meeting for my chapter 7 bankruptcy on Friday and I’m currently now on my 60 day waiting. I am looking at getting another job now in the.
Does my husband still own and if so, how can we find the collection agency?
My husband owes an old apartment complex, but they just got bought out and we’re trying to figure out if he still has to pay them back or if he doesn’
How does the homestead exemption get applied if I am married but file bankruptcy alone?
Does my husband get any credit for his portion of the equity in the home? We are jointly on both the mortgage and the deed.
What do I have to do if I started working after I filed Chapter 7 while unemployed?
I filed while I was unemployed and qualified for Chapter 7. I'm married but filing for my own debts and my spouse's income was included in the schedul
Can I file bankruptcy with equity in my home
My husband passed away, and I'm overwhelmed with bills. Can I file bankruptcy? My home is worth around $170,000, I owe about 3,700 on my mortgage.
Can I hire an attorney to write a pre bankruptcy letter? Is that a thing?
I have a few private loans that I personally guaranteed. I am not trying to get out of repaying, however I would like to ask my private lenders for a.
Do I have legal recourse if I lose my home?
I paid a firm for Chapter 13 in October 2025. My car has since been repossessed, and I'm worried about losing my home. Do I have any legal recourse if
How does one attorney say I don’t qualify for chapter 7 and another says I do? Filed 12/5
I’m single and live with mom who is on social security. I don’t clam anyone on my taxes. I provide support for the household (groceries, utilities, ph
Does the automatic stay for chapter 7 provide any relief for non-dischargeable priority debts?
I have MVA flags that are preventing me from registering a new car. The fine was sent to Central Collection Unit (CCU) Maryland. My Chapter 7 bankru