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In calculating my income and expenses to qualify for a Chapter 7, do payments made to my student loans count as a qualifying expense?

Under the laws of most states as well as federal law, student loans are …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 9 months ago

Can the principal of my car be lowered with a Chapter 13, even though I filed a Chapter 7 about 5 years ago?

If you filed a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing five (5) years ago and received …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 11 months ago

Can any of my retirement benefits be taken from me for a bad debt?

So long as your retirement benefits are held in an independent retirement account designated …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 11 months ago

If I file bankruptcy for $15k in credit card debt and $7k of it is on a business card, will they put a lien on or make me sell my only residence?

Bankruptcy is an extreme decision. Consider it wisely and how it will impact your …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 11 months ago

Can my ex dimiss the money he owes me from our divorce settlement in a bankruptcy?

Unfortunately, this may be one wherein he can probably have dismissed/discharged through bankruptcy. Unless …

FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney answered 11 months ago