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What is our obligation for back property taxes after a bankruptcy?

Two different issues: 1) Does a bankruptcy discharge tax claims? Generally no. Several different types …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 1 year ago

If I am in a Chapter 13 and my husband filed a Chapter 7, can we file our tax returns separately if I have to turn over my refund in the Chapter 13?

A husband and wife can *always* elect to file separately, not jointly; the fact …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 years ago

If you own a home but have no equity in it, are you able to file bankruptcy and still keep it?

First, bear in mind that there are two different kinds of bankruptcy: chapter 7, …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 2 years ago

Can someone legally file bankruptcy on something they don't have or don't make payments on?

If a person files bankruptcy (CH. 7), all their dischargable debts become non-collectable by …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 years ago

Wife's credit card debt

To the extent that you have any joint assets they may be at risk.  …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 3 years ago