EJ asked:


I am in the process of filing for chapter 7 bankruptcy. My girlfriend and I are also trying to buy a house. She has all of the money for the house. We are going to pay cash. All of the debt that I am declaring bankruptcy on is mine. I haven’t used a credit card in nearly a year, but am still buried in debt.
How soon after declaring bankruptcy can I own property? We would like to put my name on the house at some point, but don’t want it to look like we have been hiding assets.

Christian asked:


I am on limited income (Social Security Disability) and am in debt due to the actions of a former “friend” of mine. I am considering filing for bankruptcy to get the creditors off my back, and to start over fresh after a certain period of time has gone by (not sure how long that is; I’ve heard 7 years.) I am a responsible person when it comes to paying my bills on time, and the only reason why I’m in debt right now, is because I had trust in the wrong person.
Can you please tell me what process is involved in filing for bankruptcy, if there are any costs (are people who are on limited income, exempt from any fees), and what some pros and cons there are in filing for bankruptcy. Please be as specific as you can. Thank you.

honestjoe asked:


My wife and I make enough money to afford an apartment or a modest house. However, both of our credit records are poor. So we were told to file bankruptcy. We just need to know how long we will have to wait to get an apartment, since they ALL require credit reports.

Nickie G asked:


The bankruptcy trustee told me to ammend my exemption schedule to include my 2007 return, but I don’t know the code.
I filed with out an attorney, so I have to find the code by myself.

LATANYA N asked:


I filed in 2001. I disputed my bankruptcy and a lien with all 3 credit bureaus.
Transunion removed the lien not the bankruptcy
Equifax removed the bankruptcy and not the lien
Experian wouldn’t remove neither one.

Now i know once you dispute an item the creditor has 30 days to respond or its removed from your file how can i get the others removed or do I just have to wait it out

If one bureau remove it dont the others have too.

sixfiguredesi asked:


I may have to file bankruptcy and my credit application has an overstatement of assets. There was no fraud intended and I do have net assets of the amount stated. However, there is no date on the application. Can it be thrown out?

just_wondering asked:


Wondering how bankruptcy works if you are married. Say if one has awful credit, and the other has really good credit. The one needs to file for bankruptcy. Will the bankruptcy affect the other spouse? Or can the one do it alone without affecting the spouse at all? Any info or sites to look at would be appreciated. THANKS!

aikon56 asked:


In recent news, companies could be forced to Bankruptcy. Is this the same as “companies can be forced into Bankruptcy Protection”?

I thought Bankruptcy protection is “PROTECTION” against Bankruptcy?

km10j8baker asked:


I have filed chapter 13 bankruptcy and I have not filed my income taxes yet. I have been told that the bankruptcy court can take your refund if you have one due to you. Is that true?

Penny asked:


I filed for bankruptcy in 2004 and I have been paying on it for so long now that I have a chance to pay it on out. I have about a year left to go if I don’t pay it on out. I want to refinance my house. If I pay my bankruptcy and my case is discharged, how long shall I wait before applying for a loan to refinance my home?