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Bankruptcy Law FAQs

  1. If I file for bankruptcy, can I keep my credit cards?
  2. What if I want to pay some of my creditors?
  3. How do I choose a bankruptcy attorney?
  4. What are the disadvantages of filing bankruptcy?
  5. Will bankruptcy remove a lien?
  6. What are the major events in the bankruptcy process and when will the bankruptcy be over?
  7. What is the next step in bankruptcy after credit counseling?
  8. Is the debt discharged in bankruptcy considered income that has to be reported on my income tax return?
  9. Can I lose my IRA, 401k, or other retirement account in bankruptcy?
  10. How will a bankruptcy filing affect my future finances?
  11. What is the trustee?
  12. Will I have to give up all my assets?
  13. What happens to me personally if my corporation files bankruptcy?
  14. What are the most common mistakes I can make when filing for bankruptcy?
  15. Will my creditors stop harassing me when I file for bankruptcy?
  16. Is there any advantage to paying some of my creditors?
  17. What happens to my corporation if I file personal bankruptcy?
  18. Will bankruptcy affect my spouse’s credit?
  19. Can I represent myself in a bankruptcy case?
  20. What happens after the payment plan is approved?
  21. Can I repay debts owed to relatives before filing for bankruptcy?
  22. What is debt consolidation?
  23. What if I cannot make the payments required under my bankruptcy court ordered plan?
  24. What does it cost to file bankruptcy?
  25. How do I know which bankruptcy chapter to file?
  26. What do I have to do to file bankruptcy?
  27. Can I file for bankruptcy if I haven’t paid taxes for the last few years?
  28. Do I have to list all my debts in a bankruptcy filing?
  29. Does a previous bankruptcy prevent me from filing bankruptcy again?
  30. Can a bankruptcy filing help me get back my suspended license?
  31. When should I file tax returns if I am going to file bankruptcy?
  32. What will happen to my bills after I declare bankruptcy?
  33. When should I consider bankruptcy as an option?
  34. What is a payment plan in bankruptcy?
  35. How often, if ever, will I have to go to court during bankruptcy proceedings?
  36. Will bankruptcy stop wage garnishments?
  37. Can I file bankruptcy only on my personal or just on my business debts?
  38. Can I not be approved for bankruptcy?
  39. Does my spouse have to file bankruptcy with me?
  40. What should I do if I know I am going to miss a payment?
  41. Can I put my assets in someone else’s name before filing for bankruptcy?
  42. What are the different types of bankruptcy?
  43. Do I have to pay my bills during a Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy?
  44. Can I discharge medical bills in bankruptcy?
  45. What are the advantages of filing for bankruptcy?
  46. Is the IRS affected by my bankruptcy filing? Do I still have to pay back taxes and new taxes?
  47. Who will know about my bankruptcy?
  48. Can I get credit after bankruptcy?
  49. How long will a bankruptcy filing remain on my credit record?
  50. Should I consolidate my debt?
  51. What if a collection agency calls me and says that my credit card debt cannot be discharged in bankruptcy?
  52. What is the means test in bankruptcy?
  53. What do I have to disclose about my finances in a bankruptcy filing?
  54. How do I prepare my bankruptcy payment plan?
  55. What if I cannot afford a bankruptcy attorney?
  56. When will I be discharged from bankruptcy?
  57. What should I include on my assets schedule for bankruptcy?
  58. If I declare bankruptcy, can I lose my car?
  59. Can creditors sue me after I file for bankruptcy?
  60. Can I continue self-employment as a consultant if I file bankruptcy?
  61. Who notifies the creditors and bill collectors that I declared bankruptcy?
  62. Can I discharge my student loans in bankruptcy?
  63. Will I lose my retirement savings in bankruptcy?
  64. Can my boss fire me for filing bankruptcy?
  65. I declared bankruptcy before. When can I file again?
  66. What do I need to provide to my attorney in a bankruptcy case?
  67. How do I qualify for bankruptcy?
  68. Right now, I cannot pay my debts. Besides bankruptcy, do I have any options?
  69. Are there debts that I cannot discharge through bankruptcy?
  70. If I am having problems paying my bills, what is the first thing I should do?
  71. Which bankruptcy is right for me?
  72. Do I need to do credit counseling before filing for bankruptcy?
  73. Can I be forced to change between chapters in a bankruptcy case?
  74. Can I file personal bankruptcy and not have it affect my business?
  75. Can my landlord evict me from my apartment after I file for bankruptcy?
  76. If I declare bankruptcy, can I lose my house?
  77. What steps do I need to take before filing for bankruptcy?
  78. What if I keep getting bills after I file bankruptcy?
  79. Will the bankruptcy trustee come to my house?
  80. Will my co-signers on my liabilities, like a mortgage, be protected if I declare bankruptcy?
  81. What debts are erased by a bankruptcy, and what debts cannot be erased by bankruptcy?
  82. How long does the bankruptcy process typically take?
  83. Can my utility providers stop service if I file bankruptcy?
  84. How do I determine if I should file bankruptcy?
  85. If I file for bankruptcy, does it mean my old bad debts are erased from my credit report?
  86. I do not have much money. Why should I hire a bankruptcy attorney instead of filing myself?
  87. Can my ex-spouse avoid paying child support if they file for bankruptcy?
  88. What assets are protected in bankruptcy?
  89. What is a 341 hearing?

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