No.
Yes you can change a joint bank account before a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. You should have your finances in order before you file a bankruptcy.
Don't do it! You will get caught.
Patrick, the B/K proces hasn't started until you get the magic "case #". be sure to tell your B/K attorney about the car loan. S/he can give you more info on the process. Good Luck
YES.
Not enough information is disclosed about the situation in order to answer. If you have an attorney assisting you in your bankruptcy ask them.
You will have to ask your bank about that. They are in control now.
if you want it to
No
Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy forces all of your creditors to stop harassing you, as all proceedings are temporary put to a halt while the bankruptcy is processed. However, you typically have to take the initiative and show proof of your bankruptcy to the bank for them to stop harassing you.
In the state of North Carolina it is illegal for any organization to garnish your wages. I'm not sure the state that you filed your Chapter 13 bankruptcy, but my suggestion is contact your bankruptcy attorney and tell him the situation.
When you either voluntarily give up the house or you stop making payments (foreclosure).
If you have filed for bankruptcy as an individual, rather than as a couple, then you are only filing on your personal debts. Following this logic, only those funds that are yours (so your share of the bank account, if that is possible) will be "up for grabs." Your bankruptcy status should not have an effect on your partner.