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Usually yes. Either through the plan, the order confirming the plan or local rule, Chapter 13 debtors are usually required to turn over a copy of their tax returns during the duration of their plan to the Chapter 13 Trustee and the procedure to accomplish this is to give a copy to your attorney or your attorney's staff for the attorney to then give a copy to the Chapter 13 trustee.

The key question is how much you two earned budding the past six months doubled. If that amount remember it's your gross income from all sources exceeds the median in your state for the past 12 months is greater than the median (50% more; 50% less) for a household of your size, then you must file under Ch. 13 unless you have PROVABLE expenses for a number of the items on your Means Test. Retaining a skilled BR lawyer is almost always worth the expense.

No, you can not discharge other people's debts in bankruptcy. Since you mother has no money or assets then why worry about her credit card bills? Of course, your mother can file a bankruptcy case and discharge her debts if necessary.