No, you don't need assets to file for bankruptcy, except for money for the attorney's fees. For a chapter 7 case, the average fee will be $1,500.00. For a chapter 13 case, the average fee is usually about $3,000.00, but it's paid out in monthly installments over a 3-5 year period.
Yes.
Chapter 7 is a liquidation bankruptcy, you are giving up your assets. If you want to keep your home and car you would need to file a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy.
if your legally married when you file bankruptcy, you must include every single asset including the spouses. depends on what type of bk you file. you may be able to keep your assets.
hide the assets then file.
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.
This will be considered an asset. You cannot file bankruptcy if you have a number of assets that can be used to pay your creditors. Depending on the amount of the settlement, you should wait years to file bankruptcy.
Probably not
If the value of the assets greatly exceed the allowable exemptions, then yes they can be seized.
No, both parties on a joint mortgage do not need to file bankruptcy. They can file a joint bankruptcy or a single bankruptcy.
No, you cannot add your house to a bankruptcy case after you have filed. Once a bankruptcy petition is submitted, the assets and liabilities included in the case are set, and the court will only consider those. If you acquire new assets, like a house, after filing, you may need to file a motion with the court to add them, but this is not a straightforward process and may not always be permitted. It's best to consult with a bankruptcy attorney for specific guidance on your situation.
You need to include all of your debts in the bankruptcy.
WorldCom filed for bankruptcy in 2002. At the time, it was the largest bankruptcy ever, with $107 billion in assets. This almost twice as much as that of Enron Corp.