Blackshear, GA Bankruptcy Law Firms & Lawyers

Can we sell our jointly owned home before bankruptcy? - yes, but depending on what equity you may have in the home, you may not want to convert otherwise exempt equity into an otherwise UNEXEMPT asset. Further consideration of your individual circumstances is necessary. Question Detail: I want to sell our jointly owned house. My ex wife lives in the house and won't buy me out or sell. What are my options? - Wasn't that issue addressed in the divorce decree or property settlement agreement? If she is TRULY your "ex-wife" and you are LEGALLY divorced, then there should be clarity about WHO has title to the home. Can't provide any more insight without more information.

There is a special provision in bankruptcy law to prevent discrimination in several important ways. Under section 525 there is no discrimination in employment, public or private, in obtaining student loans or is qualifying for what is called "a license, franchise or fee." Check with a bankruptcy attorney to see whether this applies to your situation.

You cannot receive a discharge in chapter 13 unless you file a subsequent case after 2 years from the date of discharge. If you are not eligible for a discharge you can still file a case. For example, if you have a secured judgment lien on your house or home arrears you can pay these debts in a subsequent chapter 13 without receiving a discharge of debts. Once the debts are paid the case will be closed.