In most cases you can keep your house and file for bankruptcy. The bankruptcy exemptions allow you to keep certain property in your bankruptcy.
Discharging Unemployment Overpayments in Bankruptcy
In bankruptcy you can discharge edd or unemployment overpayments, but you may be subject to a recoupment for the unemployment benefits.
Public Notice of Bankruptcy Filing
Is your bankruptcy filing a public record? How can someone find out that you filed for bankruptcy?
What Happens to My Tax Refund in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
In most Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases you will not be able to keep your tax refund during the life of your plan. You will have to contribute your tax refund to your Chapter 13 plan.