Bankruptcy Planning Questions & Advice
All Bankruptcy Planning Questions & Advice
Can I do a bankruptcy and keep my rental property?
We've got way more debt than we can handle, but we've also got a rental property that I don't want to give up. Can we file bankruptcy...
What are the rules about purchasing items during bankruptcy?
What are the rules about purchasing items during bankruptcy? Obviously I have to buy everyday things like grocery and household items...
What is better about chapter 13 over chapter 7 bankruptcy?
I have been considering filing for bankruptcy, and everywhere I look I read that chapter 7 is the way to go. When is chapter 13 better? What is better...
Can I still file bankruptcy with substantial retirement funds?
I have become completely swamped in debt, and there is no way to get out of it at this point, so I have been looking into bankruptcy. My only concern ...
My home is in foreclosure. I am filing bankruptcy. Can I buy it back at the auction?
My home is currently under foreclosure. I am filing for bankruptcy protection and am not sure I will be able to keep my home. If I lose it durin...
How long would I have to wait to file bankruptcy after filing your taxes?
I have'nt been able to find stable work in my career field for almost four years, and cannot earn a stable wage. My credit card debt is getting to b...
What are the rules for filing bankruptcy if your spouse owes back child support?
My husband currently owes back child support payments to his ex-wife. He has been unable to get caught up and our bills are mounting. He wants ...
Before filing bankruptcy should I max out my cards first?
I have several credit cards and will be filing for bankruptcy very soon. Can I max out my cards before filing?
I just received a life insurance policy check and I am filing bankruptcy very soon. What are my options?
I have been unable to pay off large amounts of credit card debts and will be filing for bankruptcy in the near future. I recently received a check ...
Are joint accounts required to be listed when filing for bankruptcy?
I have a joint savings account with my parents, who may file for bankruptcy soon because of prolonged financial difficulties and unemployment. If th...
My fiance is considering filing bankruptcy how will this affect me?
I have been engaged to my fiancé for over a year, and had begun planning out wedding. However, they lost their job a few months ago, leaving them w...
How will filing bankruptcy affect my ability to get health insurance?
I am considering filing for bankruptcy because of recent, drastic financial changes, but I am also concerned with the effect this will have on my ...
How can I keep my car after filing chapter 7 bankruptcy?
I had tremendous business debt and decided to file for liquidation. How can I keep my car after filing chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Will filing for bankruptcy clear my medical bills?
My wife was sick for a long period of time and we ran up a huge amount of debt to medical providers. Will filing bankruptcy get rid of these medic...
Will filing bankruptcy change the way I file taxes?
I may have to file for bankruptcy soon because of compounding financial problems. Filing out my tax forms has always been a major source of frustr...
How can bankruptcy help with my mortgage?
I own two homes with a mortgage on each. I decided to file bankruptcy due to a very high credit card debt. How can bankruptcy help with my mortgag...
Can I discharge utility bills with bankruptcy?
I fell behind on my rent, credit card bills, and utility bills and amassed considerable debt. Can I discharge utility bills with bankruptcy?
How will bankruptcy effect (affect) my current job?
I recently filed for bankruptcy and fear notifying my current employer. How will bankruptcy effect (affect) my current job?
Can you get bankruptcy off of public record?
My consumer debts were discharged through a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Can I get bankruptcy off of public record?
Can you make too much money to file for chapter 13 bankruptcy?
I am a territorial sale representative for a company selling heavy manufacturing equipment. My business and commissions have declined, though I’...
Can I open a new checking account during bankruptcy?
I had a checking account before filing bankruptcy. Can I open a new checking account during bankruptcy?
How will bankruptcy affect my joint account?
Being burdened by a heavy consumer debt, I decided to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. How will the bankruptcy affect the joint account I have with my...
Can a primary residence qualify for a cram down during chapter 13 bankruptcy?
I bought my first home with cash and a $300,000 mortgage. The property today is valued at $150,000. Can a primary residence qualify for a cram dow...
Do i need to let my employer know that i am filing bankruptcy?
My ex-wife recently asked the court for alimony while I filed for bankruptcy. Do I need to let my employer know that I am filing bankruptcy?
What are my options for bankruptcy while unemployed?
My company downsized, and I lost my job. What are my options for bankruptcy while unemployed?
Can I file an emergency spousal support during bankrupcy?
My husband and I divorced after five years of marriage. He then filed for bankruptcy. Can I file an emergency spousal support during bankruptcy?
Can a sole proprietor file chapter 13 bankruptcy?
I have my own small catering business, which I run out of my home. I probably bought too much, too high-end kitchen appliances when I started it, ...
Is child support considered income to the courts in bankruptcy?
I am a single mother who has been out of work for 10 months. At present, my only income is the child support paid by my son’s father. While I’...
Can a sole proprietor file chapter 7 bankruptcy?
I have my own public relations business. It’s a sole proprietorship, with me as owner and only full-time employee. I started it about 18 months ...
Can I file bankruptcy on back child support?
My wife and I divorced four years ago. At the time, I was making good money, so she was awarded pretty good alimony and also a lot of child suppor...
How to reaffirm a mortgage after bankruptcy
Is it possible to reaffirm a home mortgage in order to protect my house from being liquidated if I file for bankruptcy?
Can a sole proprietor file chapter 11 bankruptcy?
Can a sole proprietor that owns a small business file for chapter 11 bankruptcy like bigger companies? If not, what are the options of smaller busines...
Are life insurance claims exempt in bankruptcy?
My wife and I are currently in a lot of Debt and are thinking about Filing for Bankruptcy. My father is very ill and may pass away very soon; if I wer...
How to find out if your bankruptcy has been discharged
How can I figure out if my bankruptcy has been discharged by the state? Are there any resources to find out the status of the bankruptcy discharge tha...
Should a foreclosed property be listed as real property in a bankruptcy case?
My vacation home was recently foreclosed on and now I am thinking of filing for bankruptcy because my wife and I have other debts that we currently ar...
How soon can I buy a home after filing for bankruptcy?
How long must a debtor wait to purchase a home after they have filed for bankruptcy in the US?
Can Filing Bankruptcy Stop a Foreclosure?
We've fallen behind on mortgage payments, and have been unable to catch up. The bank has filed a foreclosure lawsuit, and we're worried we will lose...
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