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Bankruptcy Law FAQs
- If I file for bankruptcy, can I keep my credit cards?
- What if I want to pay some of my creditors?
- How do I choose a bankruptcy attorney?
- What are the disadvantages of filing bankruptcy?
- Will bankruptcy remove a lien?
- What are the major events in the bankruptcy process and when will the bankruptcy be over?
- What is the next step in bankruptcy after credit counseling?
- Is the debt discharged in bankruptcy considered income that has to be reported on my income tax return?
- Can I lose my IRA, 401k, or other retirement account in bankruptcy?
- How will a bankruptcy filing affect my future finances?
- What is the trustee?
- Will I have to give up all my assets?
- What happens to me personally if my corporation files bankruptcy?
- What are the most common mistakes I can make when filing for bankruptcy?
- Will my creditors stop harassing me when I file for bankruptcy?
- Is there any advantage to paying some of my creditors?
- What happens to my corporation if I file personal bankruptcy?
- Will bankruptcy affect my spouse’s credit?
- Can I represent myself in a bankruptcy case?
- What happens after the payment plan is approved?
- Can I repay debts owed to relatives before filing for bankruptcy?
- What is debt consolidation?
- What if I cannot make the payments required under my bankruptcy court ordered plan?
- What does it cost to file bankruptcy?
- How do I know which bankruptcy chapter to file?
- What do I have to do to file bankruptcy?
- Can I file for bankruptcy if I haven’t paid taxes for the last few years?
- Do I have to list all my debts in a bankruptcy filing?
- Does a previous bankruptcy prevent me from filing bankruptcy again?
- Can a bankruptcy filing help me get back my suspended license?
- When should I file tax returns if I am going to file bankruptcy?
- What will happen to my bills after I declare bankruptcy?
- When should I consider bankruptcy as an option?
- What is a payment plan in bankruptcy?
- How often, if ever, will I have to go to court during bankruptcy proceedings?
- Will bankruptcy stop wage garnishments?
- Can I file bankruptcy only on my personal or just on my business debts?
- Can I not be approved for bankruptcy?
- Does my spouse have to file bankruptcy with me?
- What should I do if I know I am going to miss a payment?
- Can I put my assets in someone else’s name before filing for bankruptcy?
- What are the different types of bankruptcy?
- Do I have to pay my bills during a Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy?
- Can I discharge medical bills in bankruptcy?
- What are the advantages of filing for bankruptcy?
- Is the IRS affected by my bankruptcy filing? Do I still have to pay back taxes and new taxes?
- Who will know about my bankruptcy?
- Can I get credit after bankruptcy?
- How long will a bankruptcy filing remain on my credit record?
- Should I consolidate my debt?
- What if a collection agency calls me and says that my credit card debt cannot be discharged in bankruptcy?
- What is the means test in bankruptcy?
- What do I have to disclose about my finances in a bankruptcy filing?
- How do I prepare my bankruptcy payment plan?
- What if I cannot afford a bankruptcy attorney?
- When will I be discharged from bankruptcy?
- What should I include on my assets schedule for bankruptcy?
- If I declare bankruptcy, can I lose my car?
- Can creditors sue me after I file for bankruptcy?
- Can I continue self-employment as a consultant if I file bankruptcy?
- Who notifies the creditors and bill collectors that I declared bankruptcy?
- Can I discharge my student loans in bankruptcy?
- Will I lose my retirement savings in bankruptcy?
- Can my boss fire me for filing bankruptcy?
- I declared bankruptcy before. When can I file again?
- What do I need to provide to my attorney in a bankruptcy case?
- How do I qualify for bankruptcy?
- Right now, I cannot pay my debts. Besides bankruptcy, do I have any options?
- Are there debts that I cannot discharge through bankruptcy?
- If I am having problems paying my bills, what is the first thing I should do?
- Which bankruptcy is right for me?
- Do I need to do credit counseling before filing for bankruptcy?
- Can I be forced to change between chapters in a bankruptcy case?
- Can I file personal bankruptcy and not have it affect my business?
- Can my landlord evict me from my apartment after I file for bankruptcy?
- If I declare bankruptcy, can I lose my house?
- What steps do I need to take before filing for bankruptcy?
- What if I keep getting bills after I file bankruptcy?
- Will the bankruptcy trustee come to my house?
- Will my co-signers on my liabilities, like a mortgage, be protected if I declare bankruptcy?
- What debts are erased by a bankruptcy, and what debts cannot be erased by bankruptcy?
- How long does the bankruptcy process typically take?
- Can my utility providers stop service if I file bankruptcy?
- How do I determine if I should file bankruptcy?
- If I file for bankruptcy, does it mean my old bad debts are erased from my credit report?
- I do not have much money. Why should I hire a bankruptcy attorney instead of filing myself?
- Can my ex-spouse avoid paying child support if they file for bankruptcy?
- What assets are protected in bankruptcy?
- What is a 341 hearing?
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Law FAQs
- What are the most common reasons for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
- What happens to tax liens that survive the Chapter 7 bankruptcy discharge?
- Will I lose my assets if I file for Chapter 7?
- What does Chapter 7 bankruptcy involve?
- What should I list as my liabilities in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
- What if I forget to list a liability in my bankruptcy filing?
- Who makes the choice regarding Chapter 7?
- How does a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case begin?
- How difficult is it to file for Chapter 7 under the new bankruptcy laws?
- What if the court does not approve my Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
- Can I use Chapter 7 bankruptcy to get rid of all my debts?
- What are nonexempt assets in a bankruptcy proceeding?
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Law FAQs
- Who can use Chapter 13?
- Can I save my home and other assets by filing for bankruptcy under Chapter 13?
- Can I convert from a Chapter 13 to 7 bankruptcy?
- What is the role of the Chapter 13 trustee in a bankruptcy?
- What does a Chapter 13 bankruptcy involve?
- How does a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case begin?
- What is the proposed payment plan?
- What if the court does not approve my Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing?
- Does the IRS have to agree to my Chapter 13 plan?
- Who makes the choice regarding Chapter 13 in a bankruptcy?
- What if I cannot make the payments on my Chapter 13 bankruptcy plan?
- What are the most common reasons for Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
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