Yes
a deficiency judgment should be discharged in a chapter 7 bankruptcy. You should file after you receive the judgment.Im pretty sure this debt would be classified as a unsecured debt.Also, I could be wrong but if you have already filed a bankruptcy then the lender foreclosed and there is a deficiency , the bankruptcy would prove you were insolvent.I think you only have 90 days after you first file.Again I could be wrong. a deficiency judgment should be discharged in a chapter 7 bankruptcy. You should file after you receive the judgment.Im pretty sure this debt would be classified as a unsecured debt.Also, I could be wrong but if you have already filed a bankruptcy then the lender foreclosed and there is a deficiency , the bankruptcy would prove you were insolvent.I think you only have 90 days after you first file.Again I could be wrong.
If you are sued and a creditor gets a judgment against you, you may be able to discharge your personal liability on that judgment in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. This will depend on whether the underlying debt is dischargeable (meaning you can wipe it out in bankruptcy) or nondischargeable.
yes
If a judgment goes in the bankruptcy, it can be removed. The person who the judgment was for, has the right to request that it still be paid. In most Chapter 7 situations, the judge will decide in favor of the debtor.
maybe
You can avoid the laws if your lender agrees not to press charges for deficiency. You can also file for a chapter 7 bankruptcy.
No.
If you reaffirmed the mortgage in the c. 7, which went to discharge and was closed, no, other than possibly filing a c. 13 to arrange to pay the amount due. If the mortgage company received relief from stay while you were in the c. 7, the deficiency was discharged with the other unsecured debts. If you had a bankruptcy lawyer, ask him or her.
Yes. It is the most common reason for filing for bankruptcy. If the judgment creditor had an execution issued and attached any equity in your home, you may have a problem.
Although a Chapter 7 bankruptcy eliminates your personal obligation to pay the debt and can protection you from a deficiency judgment, it does not get rid of the voluntary lien secured the debt. The credit can still enforce deed of trust or mortgage. Unless you signed a reaffirmation agreement and reached an agreement wiht the bank on keeping the property, the lender can continue the foreclosure after getting relief from the automatic stay or after the discharge has been entered.
Yes, you can file for bankruptcy in California even if you have a civil judgment for contractually liable debt. Filing for bankruptcy can potentially discharge or restructure that debt, depending on the type of bankruptcy you file (Chapter 7 or Chapter 13). However, certain debts may not be dischargeable, and it's important to consult with a bankruptcy attorney to understand the implications of your specific situation.
It depends on the specific circumstances and laws governing bankruptcy in your jurisdiction. Generally, once a judgment is discharged in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, it cannot be reinstated. However, if there were any exceptions to discharge or if the judgment was based on fraud, it could potentially be reinstated. It is best to consult with a bankruptcy attorney for guidance specific to your situation.