Can I declare bankruptcy and keep my existing home in michigan
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Can I declare bankruptcy and keep my existing home in michigan
second home in ohio is not paid for, i have no other debt. my home in michigan is not fully paid for.
Asked on June 8, 2009 under Bankruptcy Law, Michigan
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
It depends on the type of bankruptcy, whether you discharge this debt and make it part of the bankruptcy or if you reaffirm the debt, etc.
See the following and then consult with a bankruptcy attorney in your state. Try www.attorneypages.com and check his or her record at the Michigan State Bar.
https://bankruptcy-law.freeadvice.com/consumer_bankruptcy/taking_house.htm
https://bankruptcy-law.freeadvice.com/consumer_bankruptcy/292/
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