Bankruptcy

Are monthly social security funds and monthly retirement pension funds effected by bankruptcy?

My bankruptcy was mismanaged by judge and appointed trustee. Questions have gone unanswered. The bk was 'closed' 10/9/2009. I would like to ask the court what happened to certain assets, ask why the trustee did not preserve the estate, etc. Need to know what form to use to get started.

I have a cash real estate closing for a home this Monday. I have heard that these sellers plan to file for bankruptcy shortly after we sign the closing documents (days) but before the papers are filed showing that their mortgage lien has been released by the lender. Will their filing for bankruptcy cloud our title?

I am looking to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection (pro se because I cannot afford an attorney). Am Recently divorced (ex-spouse resides in SC, I reside in NY), I am current with alimony/child support obligations, but have incurred one joint debt of $8 k as part of our divorce settlement. I have no assets (e.g. cash, house, stocks, rental property etc.)and did pass the Ch. 7 means test. My question is, according to 11 U.S.C.523(a)(15), one cannot discharge property settlement agreements, but can I include the joint debt in my Chapter 7 petition on Schedule F anyhow? Decree states, 'Defendant will be responsible for payment or any other joint accounts', but does not list the specific debt/account or repercussions if payments not made. If I do, then do I need to include ex-spouse on Schedule F too or is Schedule H sufficient as co-debtor? I am okay with letting ex-spouse know I am filling bankruptcy. Will the trustee remove the joint debt and only discharge the non-joint accounts? Or does it make more sense to file Chapter 13, which I am opposed because I do not want to be controlled by the courts for the next 3-5 years paying back.

i need to file for a chapter 7 on my credit cards do i have to be behind on them??