Usually, no. In most cases, the only court meeting you have to attend is the Meeting of Creditors, which is conducted by the bankruptcy trustee. The judge is not present, and the meeting is normally held in a conference room in a federal building, not a courtroom. Your bankruptcy attorney …
Can the court deny your bankruptcy petition?
The short answer is “yes.” Many bankruptcy cases are closed without discharge. Here are the common reasons: – not all of required paperwork was submitted to the court or the trustee – paperwork was submitted, but was not prepared correctly – paperwork was submitted untimely, past the applicable deadlines – …
Can you file your bankruptcy case in any court of your choice?
No. It is true that bankruptcy law is a federal law, and is applicable everywhere throughout the country. Bankruptcy petitions are filed in federal courts. However, even a federal court has to have jurisdiction to accept your case. Most commonly, your case would be filed in the district and division …
Free information for the public from the federal government (about credit reports, scams and more)
Did you know that federal government issues a lot of user-friendly articles and handbooks for the public? These are mostly free, and available via publications.usa.gov Articles and handbooks are available for download, and additionally you can order hard copies of some of the handbooks. They are available on a wide …
If you have unfiled taxes for prior years, will these tax liabilities go away or get discharged in bankruptcy?
No. Prior to the changes in bankruptcy laws in 2005, the scope of the discharge of taxes was considerably broader. Discharge of debts in a Chapter 13 case was aptly called a “super” discharge. While you can still discharge some old tax liabilities, be sure that all of your returns …
If you file bankruptcy, do you have to file with your spouse?
If you are married, you don’t have to file together with your wife or husband. You can file separate cases, or you may resolve your debts through the bankruptcy case while your spouse tries another route. That said, remember that all of your household’s income, assets and expenses will be …