Cara O'Neill

Cara O'Neill

Attorney · University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law

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Indiana Bankruptcy Exemptions
Indiana bankruptcy exemptions protect property necessary to maintain a home and employment, including some home and vehicle equity, a retirement account, and household items. Learn how to use bankruptcy exemptions in Chapters 7 and 13.
Will My Debt Get Discharged If I Forget To List it in My Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
Whether a Chapter 7 discharge will erase unlisted debt will depend on whether the Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee distributes money to your creditors and the discharge rules where you file the case.
The Motor Vehicle Exemption in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Most states let you protect or “exempt” some equity in your car, van, truck, or motorcycle using the motor vehicle exemption. You can keep the car in Chapter 7 bankruptcy if you can exempt its equity and meet other requirements.
What Debts Should I Continue to Pay During My Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Case?
A Chapter 7 bankruptcy "discharges" or eliminates eligible debts you owe when filing your bankruptcy petition. Learn why you'll remain responsible for obligations incurred after filing.
How Do I Get a Lien Off a Title After Bankruptcy?
Learn why you should contact a bankruptcy attorney to file a motion to avoid the lien if it remains after bankruptcy. This legal motion requests that a judge formally remove the lien on the property.
The Truth About "Pay Day" Loans and Filing for Bankruptcy
Payday loans, cash advances, check advances, or paycheck advances are short-term loans offered at a high interest rate. Learn when it's possible to eliminate payday loans in bankruptcy.
Can I declare bankruptcy if my only income is Social Security?
Learn why it would be unusual to benefit from a Chapter 7 filing if your only income source is Social Security and why qualifying for Chapter 13 would be difficult.
What Happens to Your Timeshare and Timeshare Debt in Bankruptcy?
Find out what happens to a timeshare mortgage and related debts in bankruptcy and why it will depend on the timeshare type, its value, and whether you file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
Keeping Two Cars in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
You can keep two cars in Chapter 13 bankruptcy, but you'll need to be able to afford the required payment, which could be high. Learn the steps you can take to make a Chapter 13 payment more affordable.
Documents Needed For The Meeting of Creditors
Learn about the documents you should bring to your 341 hearing, what you'll turn over before, and the documents you might be asked to provide the trustee afterward.
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