Bankruptcy Chapter 7 FAQ
- Will I be able to keep my furniture, appliance, and electronics? What about my clothing?
- Is past due child support of spousal support dischargeable in bankruptcy?
- What is the 341 First Meeting of Creditors and what happens there?
- Can I file bankruptcy on past due income taxes?
- How long does the initial meeting in your office take?
- Can I keep the money I am supposed to receive from a car accident injury I had last year?
- Is my life insurance an asset? Will I be required to cash them in?
- I just moved to Illinois 4 weeks ago, can I file Bankruptcy here or do I have to go back to where I lived last month?
- What questions will I be asked at the First Meeting of Creditors?
- If I forget about a creditor and fail to list them in my bankruptcy, will I have to pay that creditor after all?
- Can I include past due gas, electric, cable and telephone bills in my bankruptcy?
- My job required me to provide my own tools. Are my tools a part of my bankruptcy estate even though I will lose my job if I have to surrender them?
- What happens to my income tax refund if I haven't received it yet when I file bankruptcy?
