I am very nervous about what can happen to my home. I am waiting for a closing date as my parents gave me money to purchase a modest home. I am married and my husband and I need to file bankruptcy. We lost our home to forclosure a few years ago, lost our vehicles and had some credit cards. My parents want to see me enjoy part of my my inheritance now and I also have health issues that allow me to only work part time. I know I need to contact an attourney but I dont have the money for that yet. We are still renting but will be closing within the next 2 weeks. What should we do when we file? Again, the home will be only in my name which I am not sure if this will help or not. My husband has some personal credit issues and I as well. But, most of our issues are together. We believe we should file a chapter 13. He is a school teacher and I am a part time self employed music teacher. He also owes a lot of money on student loans from getting his Bachelors degree. I am 51 years old, am very grateful to my parents yet very nervous about losing my home. Thank you !
My parents do not want the home in their name as they do not want to pay Insurance and taxes among other reasons. I have heard of many people owning homes and filing chapter 13. If this is the answer do you think we need to do it soon so the courts do see that we are trying to resolve the issue after recieving this gift? They will also see that our hardship and loss was due to my husband being in the mortgage industry and my health issues.
Thank you for your answers. Here is my second question to my second answer.
We had put down a chunk of money for escrow. We were to close a few weeks ago until Fannie Mae said that they need go over the homes forclosure papers. Something was not done exact. I and Fannie Mae signed an extension. Can I back out of the deal and do the bankruptcy then look again for a home again? Or, will I lose the escrow money which my dad would kill me for that. That is my concern now?
Omg… yes they paid cash…. And, yes it is in my name only.

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I have in the last 3 years has a VERY significant decrease inincome and am seeking to file for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. I have spoken with several attorneys who have all determined that I do qualify to file for Chapter 7… My question is this… Is an attorney required? What is the least expensive way to file for bankruptcy? I ask because the least expensive quote I received was approximately 00 which I cannot afford. If I could afford a chunk payment of 00 I think I’d be more likely to pay off my debts than to file bankruptcy…yah know? Anyone have any suggestions?

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Okay, so I’m about 12,000 in debt. I have three credit cards I’m currently paying on. I called a debt counselor and was hoping they could lower my monthly payments. I pay roughly 300 dollars a month to all 3 credit cards. I only get 900 dollars a month, so 300 dollars is a big chunk to have to pay So any how, when I talked to the lady she said I would be paying anywhere from 300 a month to 350! That’s already what I pay now! I just thought that debt counseling or management was suppose to help people lower their payments! I’m just confused as to what I should do. Should I just file bankruptcy?

Thanks

Kim

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Would it be more beneficial to file for bankruptcy if you’re in over your head and owe a good chunk of change or stick it out and in time and years get things paid off little by little. Which looks better when applying for life items such as Cars, houses, etc.
And in the long run, which will a company trying to finance you see as the better option?
I guess I’m looking for pros and cons for both options.
Thanks!
Thanks, yeah still in the early 20’s.

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