More Articles by Cara O'Neill
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Can You File Bankruptcy with a Pending Lawsuit?
You can file a bankruptcy case with a lawsuit pending, but the lawsuit will probably be put on hold. Learn more.
Should I Repay Debts Before Filing for Bankruptcy?
Although paying off debts before filing bankruptcy may seem like the right thing to do, it is often not a good idea.
Will Filing For Bankruptcy Get Back a Repossessed Vehicle?
If you've had your vehicle repossessed because you haven't kept up with the payments, you might wonder if you can get your car back by filing for bankruptcy. Learn about your options.
Will Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Prevent a Car Repossession?
Chapter 7 can buy you time if you're behind on car payments, but Chapter 13 will likely be your best shot at actually keeping your car. Here's what bankruptcy can and can't do.
How to Handle a Debt Collection Lawsuit
If a debt buyer sues you to collect a debt, you should respond to the lawsuit and challenge it's right to collect.
Explaining the Different Types of Property Liens
A mortgage lien and a tax lien aren't treated the same in bankruptcy. Find out which liens on your property you can fight and which ones stick.
How Is Income From Child Support Treated in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
Learn whether you must declare child support as income in Chapter 7 bankruptcy and whether you could lose ongoing child support payments or child support arrears owed to you to the Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee.
Unsecured Debt: Priority vs. Non-Priority
Not all unsecured debt is treated equally in bankruptcy. Find out which debts jump the line for payment and which ones get wiped out.
Bankruptcy Clawback Provision: Preferences and Fraud
Learn about the tool a bankruptcy trustee can use to unwind transactions that occurred before a bankruptcy filing and recover funds on behalf of bankruptcy creditors.
Married and Filing for Bankruptcy: Joint or Separate?
You and your spouse can file separately or together. That choice affects how much debt gets discharged, how much property you keep in Chapter 7 bankruptcy, and what happens to your credit and joint debts afterward.