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Bankruptcy Help

Asked 11 April 2011 · 3 answers

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Hi Everyone,

I have a problem that I hope I can get advice for. Back in the summer I incurred about 15,00 in debt due to being bi-polar. In my cycle of being up I charged too much and had other bills I could not pay due to the fact I have been unemployed because of injury. My wife and I had been separated for over a year. We divorced in December of 2010. Due to the fact I had cashed out my IRA I gave her the interest in my house. I went to see an attorney on January 2011 and filed for Chapter7. When he asked me if I had transferred any property I assumed he meant by third party and said no not thinking about the house.

When I went to the first meeting the trustee accused me of fraud because of me giving the house to my wife and wants a payment of 10,000 to 15,000 to make it go away. I do not have that kind of money and my wife does not want to lend it to me. The trustee is threatening to put the house up for sale. I don't want my wife and son to lose their home. Since I attended the first meeting is it too late to file a motion to dismiss? Can I convert to Chapter 13 and have the debts dismissed? What happens when I go back in two weeks and tell the trustee I have no money? I am worried sick over this and would appreciate any help or advice given. Thank you all.

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3 answers

Visitor answer 4 June 2011

Hello Franko,

Have you been assisted with your bankruptcy issue as of yet? Are you

located in Southern California? If so, please let me know so that I may see

how I may be able to assist you.

Visitor answer 21 May 2014

You can convert into bankruptcy 13, however did you ask your bankruptcy lawyer? What did they tell you?

Visitor answer 5 March 2015

I would see if you can't get a bankruptcy lawyer. It seems your case is very unique seeing as you are bi-polar. I'm sure the lawyer can talk you through all your options so you can work out your bankruptcy. (removed)

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