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Expert: Norma Duenas - California Bankruptcy Attorney - 10/20/2010


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Hello,

I filed in San Francisco, CA....I am currently in Chapter 13, i think? I'm repaying a 100.00 a month for a year and half now, but now am going through some major medical issues, where my doctors pulled me from work and im applying for SSI in PA where I live now. Is there a way to get the bankruptcy dismissed if im approved by SSI, since i wont be able to work...I have a neurological disorder and may never be able to work again???

Thanks,
Greg B

Answer
If you cannot afford to make your monthly Chapter 13 payment then your case will be dismissed. Your trustee will bring a motion to dismiss your case and have the case dismissed. You should look at whether at this time you qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy if you can no longer afford to make your Chapter 13 bankruptcy payments. You should talk to an attorney to determine whether you can have your case converted to a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, given your change in income. If you need any further information please contact me at:
http://www.socaladvocates.com/riverside-bankruptcy-attorney

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Norma Duenas - California Bankruptcy Attorney

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Norma Duenas is a California Bankruptcy Attorney representing clients in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 consumer bankruptcy cases. Norma Duenas is the founding member of Southern California Law Advocates a consumer bankruptcy law firm. For further information you can visit us at: California Bankruptcy Attorney - Riverside, Los Angeles, & Orange County

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Have filed over 350 consumer bankruptcy cases in Orange County, Los Angeles and Riverside. I have worked previously for Macey and Aleman, the largest consumer bankruptcy firm in the country. Currently I am the owner of Southern California Law Advocates, a bankruptcy law firm with offices in Orange County, Los Angeles and Riverside. Law offices is focused on consumer Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

Organizations
California Bar Association American Bar Association Riverside Bankruptcy Attorney

Education/Credentials
University of California, Irvine, BA in Criminology, Law and Society California State University, Los Angeles MS in Criminal Justice University of San Diego, Law School, JD Cum Laude

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