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Considering Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and wanting to know if my family member's income counts towards the means test in Maryland?

I currently live with a family member, specifically in the basement area. We don't share any expenses, bills, finances, etc. and I don't pay them anyt

What can i do to keep car so i can pay car off and keep it so i don’t be in debt with them?

So 3 years ago i got in bad car loan I have wrecked the car and all but now i cant keep paying because i lost my job and can’t pay the loan the can wa

I need to change my 341 Meeting from 8/6/25 to 8/16/25?

I filed for bankruptcy in Colorado, and I will have to change the date of my 341 Meeting as I will be out of town working. What forms do I file?

Can I file for chapter 7 bankruptcy if I live abroad but used to reside in California to clear my credit card debt?

I currently live and work abroad. I have had my bank account and credit card in the US for 22 years, and I have a friend's address I could use. I do.

I need a bankruptcy lawyer to help walk me threw objecting the dismissal of my judgement ?

I have a judgment against someone I put a lean on there home the day before his house and property where going to be auctioned a person that is not su

What happens when I totaled my car without insurance during chapter 7 bankruptcy.

The car in question is supposed to go back. I didn’t have insurance on it. It got totaled. I already had the hearing and currently waiting a discharge

I had my 341 meeting when do I need to surrender my vehicle. The trustee didn’t say anything and hung up. I don’t know to Do?

I attended my 341 meeting, where a creditor raised several issues regarding my financial history. Notably, I had forgotten about co-signing a vehicle.

Will bankruptcy temporarily stop eviction?

So I am facing eviction. I have an agreed order to be out soon. I am having trouble finding a place. I sold my house in need of repairs no one is movi

How do I save my house from auction

My house is going up for auction tomorrow evening from back taxes I had a lawyer but due to medical had to retire and the lawyer that was referred is out of town. I just need to know what my options are. We were filing chapter 13 to stop it from being auctioned but now he’s done.

Filing chapter 7 bankruptcy

I need to file for bankruptcy but im concerned about some purchases I made in 2024. I bought 2 pokemon cards on ebay totaling 17k and resold them for.

If I inherited land from my parents after their death and I declare bankruptcy can the court take my land

Hardship financial due to credit cards, unemployment and health issues

What can I do as a creditor if a lawyer is helping a debtor file a fraudulent bankruptcy?

a debtor is hiding assets, lying during hearing of creditors and debt to me is based completely on fraud and conversion. is it legal for lawyer to try

Will a deed of trust from creditor be eliminated in chapter7 bankruptcy?

I filed bankruptcy in 2016. One creditor i included in bankruptcy had a deed of trust on a rental property i own. Would or can deed be eliminated in b

I am in the state of Massachusetts I received a reinstatement quote from my mortgage company with less than 30 days to pay

I became ill. I started not being able to pay my mortgage. They offered me loan modification. I wasn’t able to pay the loan modification now they won’

What information do courts require from me if my partner (we aren't married but own a home together) files chapter 7?

My girlfriend is considering filing for bankruptcy since she will most likely be losing her job. We do own a home together. With that, what informatio

How long after one files Ch 7 BR can one’s spouse also file Ch 7 BR without risking case reopening to sell entireties property?

I recently got a no-asset, Ch 7 discharge with significant assets protected as entireties property. Now my spouse could benefit from a Ch. 7, but we a

What happens if I file bankruptcy and ex-wife owes me money?

Ex-wife owes me half the home equity from our marital home at the time of the divorce, payable “upon sale of the property” which means I can’t touch i

Can i file for CH7 Bankruptcy if i recently moved back in with my parents ?

I pay all my own bills, and receive no financial assistance from my family other than being allowed to stay in a room here temporarily. My girlfriend.

Bankruptcy after divorce

My ex and i divorced in July of 24,pursuant to the divorce decree he has sole ownership of the home, can i still file for bankruptcy without affecting his home.

I'm awaiting Chapter 7 discharge, are lottery winning subject to creditor distribution?

Already had 341 meeting. No abuse found under means test. Trustee has asked court to be discharged from case finding no assets or fraud.