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Furukawa Castles LLP

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  • 44 Sunrise Ave., Mill Valley, CA 94941

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Bankruptcy lawyers help individuals and businesses find relief from overwhelming debt. They analyze your financial situation and guide you through processes like Chapter 7 liquidation or Chapter 13 reorganization. Their goal is to stop creditor harassment, protect your assets, and provide a legal path to a fresh financial start.

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This information is not legal advice and is not guaranteed to be correct, complete or up-to-date. It is provided for general informational purposes only. If you need legal advice you should consult a licensed attorney in your area.

How can I reopen a Chapter 7 after it was dismissed for lack of a document

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Answered by attorney Mark J Markus
Bankruptcy lawyer at Law Office of Mark J. Markus
Your options depend on when the order dismissing your case was entered and the local rules of your bankruptcy district.  If the case is already closed (which is different from being dismissed) you would need to first file a Motion to Reopen and then file either a Motion for Reconsideration or a Motion to Vacate the Order Dismissing the case. The easier thing to do is just to file a new case, assuming that you don't need the automatic stay for more than 30 days in the new case.   The bottom line is you need to hire an experienced attorney who can review everything and tell you the best course of action.  There's too many hidden issues and considerations to get an adequate response in a forum like this. Mark Markus has been practicing exclusively bankruptcy law in California since 1991.  He is a Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization,  AV-Rated by martindale.com, and A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau.  CONTACT MARK for more information or to schedule an appointment.       
Your options depend on when the order dismissing your case was entered and the local rules of your bankruptcy district.  If the case is already closed (which is different from being dismissed) you would need to first file a Motion to Reopen and then file either a Motion for Reconsideration or a Motion to Vacate the Order Dismissing the case. The easier thing to do is just to file a new case, assuming that you don't need the automatic stay for more than 30 days in the new case.   The bottom line is you need to hire an experienced attorney who can review everything and tell you the best course of action.  There's too many hidden issues and considerations to get an adequate response in a forum like this. Mark Markus has been practicing exclusively bankruptcy law in California since 1991.  He is a Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization,  AV-Rated by martindale.com, and A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau.  CONTACT MARK for more information or to schedule an appointment.       
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If you incurred the debt prior to filing but did not include the individual's name in the Bankruptcy, can he sue you?

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Answered by attorney Steven Jed Alpers (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at Steven J. Alpers, A Professional Corporation
Yes. You may be to amend your papers if the case is still pending. I f there were no assets you can probably just send a copy of the filing showing no assets and he will not proceed. If it was a chapter 13 you need to change your list of creditors and give him the same portion of his debt.
Yes. You may be to amend your papers if the case is still pending. I f there were no assets you can probably just send a copy of the filing showing no assets and he will not proceed. If it was a chapter 13 you need to change your list of creditors and give him the same portion of his debt.
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Does bankruptcy eliminate tax liens?

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Answered by attorney Tony E. Carballo (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at Carballo Law Offices
If you are talking about income tax liens (IRS or Calif. Franchise Tax Board) then those are secured debts and the security is everything you own (minus some very limited exceptions under federal law as to federal income taxes or equivalent Calif. law as to California taxes). Generally, the answer is that you will continue to owe the amount secured by the liens. Chapter 7 is no help for that and Chapter 13 generally requires you to pay the amount owed including interest in the past and pay interest on the amount to be paid in the Chapter 13 plan. A federal income tax lien is valid for 10 years initially and it attaches to everything including retirement plans. You can try to work out a payment plan with the IRS or offer in compromise to settle the debt.
If you are talking about income tax liens (IRS or Calif. Franchise Tax Board) then those are secured debts and the security is everything you own (minus some very limited exceptions under federal law as to federal income taxes or equivalent Calif. law as to California taxes). Generally, the answer is that you will continue to owe the amount secured by the liens. Chapter 7 is no help for that and Chapter 13 generally requires you to pay the amount owed including interest in the past and pay interest on the amount to be paid in the Chapter 13 plan. A federal income tax lien is valid for 10 years initially and it attaches to everything including retirement plans. You can try to work out a payment plan with the IRS or offer in compromise to settle the debt.
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