Legal Question in Bankruptcy in California

Re: Bankrupcy

Yes...if those are credit card debts.

Sudent loans, overdue tax, child supports normally cannot be discharged through bankruptcy.

Re: Bankrupcy

Depending on your father's age and whether he ever goes back to work, whether he owns property, etc., he might be judgment proof. Is the SSI for disability? If so, bill collectors would have a hard time collecting. But they could get very annoying! If he wants to avoid the aggravation, it might be a good option.

The court has a fee waiver program depending on income, expenses, and other criteria.

Would he be able to attend one bankruptcy hearing in Sacramento?

Re: Bankrupcy

Assuming your dad was on SSI at the time he was applying for these credit cards, (assuming his debt consists primarily of credit cards) he may have a potential fraud problem.

Call me if you need more information.

Good luck