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Who owns a house that has been abandoned by a bankruptcy trustee?

I filed Chapter 7 last year. I had 2 rental properties (debts were discharged) that were taken over by the trustee. I received a letter that…

Can state income taxes ever be discharged?

If my house and vehicle are paid completely off and I file Chapter 7, can I lose them?

I have credit card and medical debit. I was contacted my a collection agency and was told to file. Can my paid off car and…

If my ex-wife is filing for bankruptcy and we share a mortage, what will happen?

When my ex and I divorced our paperwork stated that the house that we shared was supposed to be sold. However she then decided to move back in…

What to do if an employer for files Chapter 7?

Does the company have to pay wages and vacation that is owed to me? And do I need to attend the meeting of creditors?

Can I discharge a debt thatI owe to the IRS if I file bankruptcy?

HEY,I FILE CH7 4 YEARS AGO AND WAS DISCHARGED,NOW I need to file ch13 if I loss my job can my ch 13 still be converted to ch 7

How long can a debt collector come after me for a foreclosed home?

I had a home foreclosed on 15 years ago in NC.There was a judgment against me, which I could not pay. I have not heard…

Home foreclosed on 15 years ago. What can happen if I can’t pay?

I had a home foreclosed on 15 years ago. I have not heard from a debt collector regarding this loan in over 6 years. I…

I have a scheduled court date for my Chapter 7 and have not received proper representation from my current attorney. Can I terminate the relationship?

I have paid my attorney all of his fees up front and signed all the necessary paperwork for my Chapter 7. My main goal has…