Bankruptcy Questions & Advice

After Bankruptcy

• After filing bankruptcy, how long should I wait to apply for a credit card?
• Is there any way to get a house loan refinanced after filing bankruptcy?
• What are the legal consequences of settling debt for less than what is owed?
• What will happen to my credit if I file for bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy Alternatives

• All my credit cards are maxed out, what is a good way to reduce my credit card debt and not be forced into filing bankruptcy?
• I’d like to avoid bankruptcy but just don’t know what to do. Can you suggest some group I might contact for help?
• What is a proof of claim form and should I do a debt relief program to avoid bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy Planning

• Are joint accounts required to be listed when filing for bankruptcy?
• Before filing bankruptcy should I max out my cards first?
• How long would I have to wait to file bankruptcy after filing your taxes?
• I just received a life insurance policy check and I am filing bankruptcy very soon. What are my options?
• My home is in foreclosure. I am filing bankruptcy. Can I buy it back at the auction?
• What are the rules for filing bankruptcy if your spouse owes back child support?

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Chapter 11

• Chapter 11 vs. Chapter 7, What is the Best Alternative for my Small Business?
• I recently lost my job and no longer can make the minimum payments, how can chapter 7 and chapter 11 bankruptcy help me?
• Will I lose part or all of my stock in a business if we file a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy?

Chapter 13

• Can I be sued if I am already filing chapter 13 bankruptcy?
• I make too much money to file chapter 7, is chapter 13 an option?
• I started a business recently and the profit is now becoming positive, but I am in a pile of debt. Do I have to file Chapter 13?
• What are the differences in property exemptions in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy from California Law vs. Federal Law?
• What is "good faith" in a chapter 13 bankruptcy repayment plan?

Chapter 7

• After filing chapter 7 bankruptcy, Can I sell my house?
• I filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy 2 years ago. Now I'm having debt problems. Can I file again?
• If I file for chapter 7 bankruptcy, what happens to my personal property?
• We have made a bad business investment and might have to file bankruptcy in Texas. Is Chapter 7 the right type?
• What do I need to do before filing chapter 7?
• Who can file for chapter 7 bankruptcy?

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Credit Card Debt

• Can i open a savings account during bankruptcy?

Credit Repair

• Which is worse for your credit? Continuously missing payments, or filing bankruptcy?
• Will filing for bankruptcy ruin my credit score?

Debt Relief

• What are some good avenues to seek out credit card debt help where the amount of debt does not require a bankruptcy?

Filing for Bankruptcy

• Can you file bankruptcy on an investment property?
• Can you file for bankruptcy for your home before it forecloses?
• Is filing bankruptcy a good option to get rid of credit card debt?
• My ex-wife is taking me to small claims for a joint account. I am filing bankruptcy. What can I do?
• What's the minimum amount of debt you must owe before filing for bankruptcy?
• When filing bankruptcy, what do i need to claim as income?

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New Bankruptcy Laws

• How did The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 affect reaffirmations of debt?
• Under 2005 federal bankruptcy law amendments is it easier for a creditor to get a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition dismissed?
• What are the New 2009 Bankruptcy Laws for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

State Bankruptcy Law

• What should I know before I file for Bankruptcy in California?