Yes. You or your attorney will need to file a motion to reopen the bankruptcy. Once the bankruptcy has been reopened, you can file your motion to avoid the lien.
Your bankruptcy lawyer.
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You, your lawyer or the creditor's lawyer has to draft a reaffirmation agreement (form usually available at the local bankruptcy court website), get it signed and filed.
Unless there is a lien on the property, they are required to obtain permission from the Bankruptcy court and get in line. Bankruptcy court has authority over all other civil courts. Contact your bankruptcy lawyer for advisement.
If you are filing for personal bankruptcy it is not necessary to have a lawyer. If you are filing for business bankruptcy, you must retain a lawyer on your behalf.
Thank you for passing your property to my son. Since I do not have a son, I guess it remains in limbo. If your son paid you the value (equity) of your home, you will have to disclose the transfer, but it will have no effect on your bankruptcy. If you gave the property to your son for free, and there was equity in the property, probably two years, if you gave the property knowing you were insolvent and intending to deprive your bankruptcy estate of the asset. It would have been better to discuss this with a bankruptcy lawyer before passing the property, as you might have been able to exempt the property in the filing.
Check with your bankruptcy lawyer.
A lawyer is actually one of the best resources for information about bankruptcy. There are even bankruptcy lawyers who specialize in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy law.
While you're filing for bankruptcy you may want a bankruptcy lawyer, because it can be very confusing at times and they will be extremely helpful.
A lawyer can use a motion to dismiss during a hearing for a number of reasons. One of the reasons a lawyer can use a motion to dismiss during the hearing is if the plaintiff (the person who brings the suit to court) fails to present a valid and legal claim for the case.
The court appointed person (usually another lawyer) that takes all non-exempt property from the debtor, liquidates the property, and pays the creditors (according to a specific formula)
In a bankruptcy case, the bankruptcy trustee's lawyer is typically paid from the assets of the bankruptcy estate. This means that the funds are drawn from the money and property available in the estate, which may include proceeds from liquidated assets. If the estate does not have sufficient funds, the trustee's attorney may not receive payment for their services. In some cases, the debtor may also be required to pay certain fees, depending on the type of bankruptcy filed.