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Total questions: 3525

What is a Motion for Relief from Stay?
Popularity: 271

How soon after a bankruptcy is discharged can you file again?
Popularity: 226

How long after filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy and going to court does it take to discharge?
Popularity: 209

If a motion for relief of stay has been granted in a Chapter 13 case is there any defense?
Popularity: 201

Should you file bankruptcy if you are suing someone?
Popularity: 200

Can a bankruptcy trustee take possession of a car or demand the car value because a lien 'was not perfected in timely manner'?
Popularity: 196

What is the next step after the automatic stay is lifted?
Popularity: 186

When filing bankruptcy do you list the original creditors or the collection agencies?
Popularity: 183

Can you add debts to a discharged bankruptcy?
Popularity: 178

Does a bankruptcy court investigate your banking activities?
Popularity: 173

Can you claim a civil judgment debt on any type of bankruptcy?
Popularity: 170

Can people living abroad declare bankruptcy?
Popularity: 169

Can you file bankruptcy and keep two small credit cards that have been kept paid up to date?
Popularity: 169

If you are married and have joint debts do both of you have to file for bankruptcy?
Popularity: 167

Does your spouse have to tell you they have filed for bankruptcy?
Popularity: 164

How long must you wait to file Chapter 7 again?
Popularity: 161

Can your husband file bankruptcy if you filed chapter 7 two years before you were married?
Popularity: 157

What should you do if a few days after filing for bankruptcy you remember you didn't include some additional income?
Popularity: 156

Can you refile for bankruptcy as an individual after dismissing a joint petition?
Popularity: 146

How can you file for bankruptcy?
Popularity: 145

If an ex-partner has told a bankruptcy judge that you embezzled money will the court simply buy this accusation at face value?
Popularity: 138

Is there a difference between a lien and a judgement when you go to bankruptcy court or on your credit report?
Popularity: 135

What should you do if you receive a monetary award from a class action lawsuit after your bankruptcy hearing and prior to discharge?
Popularity: 132

How long after receiving a discharge do you have to not report a windfall of income such as winning the lottery or a large inheritance?
Popularity: 130

If you file for chapter 7 bankruptcy can you claim amounts you charged as an authorized user on another person's credit card?
Popularity: 129

Can you file chapter 7 if you have a large amount of money in your bank?
Popularity: 127

Is a person responsible for the remaining balance of a reaffirmed car loan when it is voluntarily returned to the dealer after a bankruptcy?
Popularity: 126

Is a workmens compensation settlement exempt in Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Popularity: 122

Can you include a private school balance in bankruptcy?
Popularity: 121

If a business has a large lawsuit judgement against them can they declare bankruptcy and wipe it out?
Popularity: 119

If mail to your bankruptchy lawyer was returned what can you do?
Popularity: 118

Can a lien on property be avoided in Chapter 7 bankruptcy if the invoice was discharge as nonsecure?
Popularity: 118

How long does a bankruptcy stay on your credit report?
Popularity: 110

Can a collector who bought your account from the creditor be awarded a lawsuit judgment if the debt was included in your bankruptcy?
Popularity: 109

How soon after a foreclosure covered by bankruptcy can you buy another house?
Popularity: 107

Can a creditor of an un-reaffirmed loan address mail to you with your name and Chapter 7 in the address line?
Popularity: 107

At what point in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy is it considered final with no new debts eligible for discharge?
Popularity: 106

If you have a promissory note due to you and file bankruptcy will the court go after this person to pay your creditors?
Popularity: 105

Should you file bankruptcy on an injury accident law suit to avoid a lien on your property?
Popularity: 104

What is the law on a repossession of a home?
Popularity: 104

Can you reaffirm unsecured debts when filing a chapter 13?
Popularity: 103

Can tax liens be dismissed under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13?
Popularity: 103

If you have already filed a chapter seven can you file chapter 13 2 years later?
Popularity: 102

How long after you win a third party lawsuit can you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Popularity: 101

Can you buy a home after filing bankruptcy if the current mortgage was not included in the bankruptcy?
Popularity: 99

What is the consequence to the debtor if you are an unnamed creditor in a Chapter 7 and should be?
Popularity: 98

If you filed for personal bankruptcy in 1997 and had debt discharged that year can you file again this year?
Popularity: 98

Will the bankruptcy court take a tax refund?
Popularity: 97

Can a husband file bankruptcy on credit cards which are solely held?
Popularity: 96

Can a small claims court judgement be discharged in a chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Popularity: 96

Who do you contact to get financed out of chapter 13?
Popularity: 96

What are the laws pertaining to a credit reporting agency still reporting after a bankruptcy discharge?
Popularity: 95

Can you ask for a dismissal from 13 before your court date because you want to sell your home and settle you debt?
Popularity: 94

If you filed chapter 13 after your car was repossessed and the bank was notified how long does it take to get your car released?
Popularity: 91

If you file a bankruptcy 7 in August what happens with your tax refund that you are entitled to the next year and thereafter?
Popularity: 90

Once you file bankruptcy do credit card companies and collection agencies still charge late fees and monthly fees?
Popularity: 89

Can you file bankruptcy after you have consolidated most of your debt?
Popularity: 87

When can you sell the house after filing for bankruptcy?
Popularity: 87

If your lawyer fails to file a motion to avoid a property lien during the bankruptcy hearing can this be fixed?
Popularity: 87

What are the chances that creditors will still try to collect from you if you just left court for a chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Popularity: 87

Is there any way to avoid paying sales tax on a lower priced new vehicle when the old higher priced vehicle was surrendered during bankruptcy?
Popularity: 86

How long does it take to file chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Popularity: 86

If you have signed a promissory note with a five-year repayment term and you file for bankruptcy will you be protected from repayment of the debt?
Popularity: 84

If a car loan is reported on the credit report as 0 balance and discharged but paid continually after the bankruptcy can the car be returned to the bank without repercussion?
Popularity: 83

If you're filing bankruptcy and you want to keep your car for which you have a loan would you have to pay the trade-in value or retail value of the car?
Popularity: 81

How long after filing does the trustee have to take possession of unsecured property because you own a car you surrendered but the car is still sitting in your yard and the title in your hand?
Popularity: 80

If you have a promissory note from someone who owes you money and you are suing them for money and you file for chapter 7 bankruptcy will the court take over the promissory note and law suit?
Popularity: 78

While in Chapter 13 will they take a winter seasonal job layoff into consideration regarding your payments?
Popularity: 77

How do you refinance a home prior to chapter 13 bankruptcy?
Popularity: 77

Can a U.S. citizen who has lived and worked overseas for over 2 years declare bankruptcy upon his return to the U.S. in the state in which he has his driver's license and ID?
Popularity: 77

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