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Question by Old Bluegrass Picker: What is the average cost of a chapter 13 bankruptcy filing in Florida? The client has two debtors. One is BOA (three credit cards) and one hospital bill. Fairly simple are straight forward. She was quoted $ 1500.00. Is this price in line with what other lawyers would charge for [...]
Question by Sassy One: What are your rights as an employee regarding payroll if company is filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? In the state of California. We were paid some yesterday, but not all that is due. What are the options we have for getting money due including un-paid commissions. Best answer: Answer by Spock (rhp)payroll [...]
Question by curious: My ex-wife filed for a chapter 7 bankruptcy which included all of our marriage debts? My ex-wife got a chapter 7 discharged which included our total debts when we were married. Can the creditors still go after me even though the debts have been discharge by the court. Is there such thing [...]
Question by BLONDE Chocolate big boobies: Is it true you cannot file for divorce if you are in chapter 7 bankruptcy? I really am asking for a friend of mine. this is her 2nd divorce. 1 year ago, she filed for bankruptcy (dont know if it was 11 or 13). she separated from her husband [...]
Question by D1unv: If you file Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, can you join the military? After talking to an AF recruiter, they stated that I had to be paid up or on a payment plan with creditors to join. If the debt is mortgage charge offs, if I file chapter 13 bankruptcy and a payment plan [...]
Question by Dr. Independent: Should America file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and just start over? Maybe this is the real answer to solving the problem with the economy, just start over. Best answer: Answer by PatActually it would be chapter 9. Give your answer to this question below!
Question by ANTHONY: I am a custodial parent in new york and i am getting ready to file a chapter 7 bankruptcy? the non custodial parent owes back arrears is that exempt from my filing.also it is not a active child support case..Do i have to tell the bankruptcy trustee about it ? Are back [...]
Question by bm33012: Filed Chapter 7, how can I avoid/stall foreclosure The house is on MLS for sale? I am in Denver, CO I need to stall the sale of my property, I have put money in to sell it, many prospects. I just need to buy a little time. The chapter 7 has been [...]
Question by McNair: Can you get a Secret Security Clearance with a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? What are the chances of being granted a security clearance with a bankruptcy on my credit report even if I show an improvement by rebuilding my credit? Best answer: Answer by livin lifeI would imagine not good. For security clearance [...]
To file a chapter 7 bankruptcy, you must first pass the means test, in most cases. The means test is a test of your ability to pay your debts, if you cannot pay your debts, you pass the means test. This allows you to qualify for your chapter 7 bankruptcy.