In Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you need not lose anything as long as you follow the payment plan. In Chapter 7 or liquidation, there are certain assets that can be kept. It is dependent on the bankruptcy amount exemptions. In California, there are 2 sets of exemptions. Set 1 provides exemption for homestead, personal property, insurance, pensions, public benefits, tools of trade and wages . System 2, almost the same as System 1 but it has the wild card system. If the individual does not own property, he/she can use the value of the homestead for any property chosen. For an official opinion, it is advised you seek legal counsel.
Yes, as long as it is recognized as a pet (your Quarterhorse might have to go).
One can find a bankruptcy attorney in California from the following sources: California Bankruptcy, NOLO, Lawyers, Find Law, Long Beach Bankruptcy Lawyer, Fox Business.
There are many recommended bankruptcy lawyers located int the state of California. An example of a recommended bankruptcy lawyer in California is Mark J. Markus.
Bankruptcy laws are federal so there is probably no difference in bankruptcy laws between Florida and California.
You are normally allowed to keep the house you are living in and one car in a bankruptcy.
Yes.
7 years
That decision is made by the lender not the bankruptcy court.
No.
Yes.
Paperwork relating to the bankruptcy should be kept until at least the bankruptcy is off your credit report.
Secured debt in Bankruptcy You can't file "selective" bankruptcy, but youcan normally keep property that is security for debts by agreeing to keep paying the debt.If there is too much equity in the property to keep it from the trustee, you may want to consider Chapter 13. Visit my profile/site for more information about Bankruptcy.