I'm finally about to file Chapter 7 because money has run out, and will need to get a job afterwards. The pay will be above the means test amount for California, so I can't get the job before filing.

I received conflicting advice from attorneys as to when to start applying for jobs:...

I'm not post-discharge yet but wanted to share my story here as it does shed some light and provide some hope to those struggling with the background and credit checks of new employment post bankruptcy.

Let me start by saying I have a job. I was just looking for a better job. My specialty...

Hi. I have an opportunity to move to another state and take a job that will pay about 5K per month. My case will close in a few weeks. I am a no asset. I was discharged today.

Should I wait until the case closes since the income is substantially greater than the limit for a single...

My husband filed Chapter 7 in Jan 2010 without me because he is unemployed and had some bills he could not pay (I had previously filed a Chpt 7 last year when I was laid off from work, but was hired again by another company last June).

At my husbands initial 341 meeting the regular...

My son is 15 and has a part time job. It doesn't pay a lot but he wanted a checking account. Since he's 15 one of us had to be on the account with him, so I went with him to get the account and my name is on it. He wants to save up for a moped. If he starts accumulating a lot of money in his account...

Hi... I am new to the forum, and have already spoken with my attorney to file chapter 7. I just need to get my taxes done(he wanted that number), and sign my paper work.

I have been reading a lot on here the past couple of months. To be honest, i am scared to death of filing, but i...

Last month I was hired for an 18-month consulting gig, which was to start in February. This week the client (who ran a background check on me) rescinded my contract b/c they discovered I filed bankruptcy last year.

What's up with that? Can I expect this to happen any time I apply...