Question: If my house is included in the assets of my bankruptcy, how long do I have before I must vacate?
Answer: It is not clear from your question whether or not you intend to keep your house or surrender it as a result of your bankruptcy. A detailed discussion of houses and bankruptcy can be found in this article on What happens to my house in Bankruptcy?
If your house is worth less than what is owing on your mortgage, and therefore you are surrendering your house to the mortgage company when you go bankrupt, when they will actually take the house will depend on how far in arrears you are now. If your payments are current, it will probably be many months before they complete the foreclosure and take your house. If they have already started foreclosure proceedings than you would have less time. Your trustee can review your situation and give you a more accurate estimate based on the facts of your case.




