Yes, you certainly can.
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If there is a judgment AGAINST you for fraud, then NO, such a judgment WILL NOT be discharged.
No, they are exempt from the bankruptcy laws.
Yes
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.
Yes, but the judgment may not be discharged in BK without compensation.
You have to file Joint, not only have you both co-signed everything but she responsible legally by marriage.
Filing for bankruptcy will have no effect on any judgement that has been applied against your dirvers license.
The answer depends on the context. If you properly listed the debt in your bankruptcy, then the bankruptcy cour will have a proof of service showing that the creditor was notified of both the bankruptcy and the discharge. You can get those documents from the court's file and show them to the creditor or the creditor's attorney. If the creditor insists on attempting to collect the debt, you should retain an attonrey to reopen the bankruptcy and file a lawsuit called an adversary proceeding for damages and sanctions against the creditor and/or the creditor's attorney. One point that many people do not realize is that while a judgment can be discharged in bankruptcy, judgment LIENS are NOT discharged unless you file the proper motion with the bankruptcy court.
As a creditor you cannot stop bankruptcy proceedings on anything. You can, however, file an objection in BK Court to why the debt to you shouldn't be discharged.
Winning a lawsuit will have no impact on your ability to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. If you are a judgment creditor, the judgment might become an asset of the bankruptcy estate and the bankruptcy trust might choose to sell the judgment or enforce the judgment for the benefit of your creditors.. if someone files bankruptcy on as credit card does that a third party has charged on and the debt is cleared dose the third party continue paying for a debt that is no longer there
No, if the debtor is judgment proof (i.e. there are no assets/income for the creditor to take) then there would be no need to file a BK.