My question involves bankruptcy in the state of: Michigan
I am currently in Bankruptcy limbo. I originally filed a Chapter 13 bankruptcy then converted to a Chapter 7 which the US Trustee states I don't qualify for. I had a hearing to dismiss last week and we all agreed to convert me back to a Chapter 13. My attorney's office has not done that as of yet. I have two vehicles in my name, one of which I owe several thousand dollars on, the other is almost paid off and will not go into my new plan. There are three people in my household. One of the vehicles needs alot of repairs which happens to be the one I owe the large amouunt on. Because it's a 910 vehicle if I give this one back I will still be liable for the difference between the auction amount and the amount I owe. The Trustee in my area generally only allows one vehicle in a debtors name, however the car dealer I spoke with stated he may make an exception due to the fact that I work out of town and my mother needs transportation to the doctor, pharmacy, store, etc while I'm gone. I'm thinking about selling the vehicle that's almost paid off. It's probably worth approx 1,000 more than what I owe on it. Is possible to sell a vehicle in my situation and if so do I need the Judges's permission first? It just doesn't make alot of sense to me to give a vehicle back that I still have to pay the majority of the loan back for. I don't know how the Trustee would view this or if it's allowable.

