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Would British social security benefits old age income be exempt in a chapter 7 US bankruptcy?
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Can you file bankruptcy on unemployment benefits?
AFAIK, Social Security has no impact on your ability to file bankruptcy. In fact, Social Security is excluded from the "means test", so unless you have substantial other income you should be able to file Chapter 7.
Can a veteran's disability be garnished for chapter 13 bankruptcy in Georgia?
Chapter 13 (and all) bankruptcy is Federal Filing. And, no, usually Vets benefits are protected under bankruptcy. See an attorney familiar with these matters.
Is your social security retirement income exempt for chapter 7 bankruptcy?
yes
Can my disability lump sum payment be garnished if I filed for bankruptcy 9 years ago?
Congress speciifically excluded Social Security disability benefits from the median income test calculations. This means that your Social Security benefits do not count when calculating your household income for median income/means test purposes. Further, there is a good chance that your on-going Social Security benefits will be considered as an exempt assets, although you should discuss with your lawyer about whether any lump sum owed you for past due benefits is exempt. On the other hand, on-going Social Security benefits are counted when you create your bankruptcy budget (Schedules I and J), so your SSDI benefits may change your disposable income picture. If you are in a Chapter 13 and receive your Social Security disability award, you and your lawyer may need to modify your plan. Your Social Security lawyer may also need to seek Bankruptcy Court approval for his fees. In any case, filing bankruptcy does not cancel or impact your right to receive Social Security benefits. So while your benefit MAY be subject to garnishment...not for anything from your BK...the BK makes no difference now...those debts were discharged.
If you filed chapter 13 bankruptcy and it was discharged can you file chapter 7 bankruptcy now?
Yes.
How long does it take after a bankruptcy is discharged to show on your credit report?
The amount of time a bankruptcy stays on your credit report after discharge differs between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. With Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the Chapter 7 stays on your credit report for 10 years. Chapter 13 bankruptcy, after discharge, it shows for 7 years on your credit report.
How does Chapter 13 Bankruptcy help a person?
There are many benefits associated with filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. The types of benefits that will result will depend on the facts of the case. Below is a few of the benefits available with filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy.Pay Mortgage Arrears- You can set up a 3 to 5 year plan to pay mortgage arrears that are past due on your home. If you are in the process of being foreclosed and you are behind on your mortgage, you can set up a repayment plan for your mortgage arrears.Strip Second Mortgage- If your home value is below what you owe on your first mortgage and you have a second mortgage, you may be able to remove your second mortgage in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy.Pay Back Taxes- If you owe taxes to the federal and state government, you can set up a repayment plan through a Chapter 13 bankruptcy.These are just a few of the benefits that a Chapter 13 bankruptcy can provide.
Can you protect a structured settlement in a chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Yes you can protect it under chapter 7 bankruptcy
What is Bankruptcy Chapter 4?
What qualify u for bankruptcy
Can a lawyer provide you with bankruptcy information?
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.
Where can I go online to find chapter 7 bankruptcy forms?
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy forms can be found on various reliable websites. A few of the sites that has Chapter 7 Bankruptcy forms are: www.uslegalforms.com/bankruptcy/, http://www.freebusinessforms.com/free-bankruptcy-forms.html and http://legal-forms-kit.com/.
Are all debts automatically discharge in chapter 7 bankruptcy for a bankruptcy that occurred in 1988?
If a debt was listed on a Bankruptcy that you filed and the Bankruptcy went through then that debt is permanently discharged with a Chapter 7.
