Monthly Archives: February 2022
Does Your Income Matter In Bankruptcy, And How Does It Affect Your Case?
In a typical bankruptcy your income matters. That may not be a surprise to you–you probably already have an idea that if you make too much money, bankruptcy may not be available to you. But the question of income is more complex than that, and the effect of making too much or too little,… Read More »
Can You Pay A Chapter 13 Repayment Plan Off Early? Should You?
You may be aware that if you file for a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you will have to make payments over a period of time, between 3-5 years, three years being if your income falls below your state’s median income, and 5 if your income is above the median amount. Although this may initially seem… Read More »
Why Using A Bankruptcy Preparer Is A Bad Idea
Ads for bankruptcy preparers can be tempting, promising certain bankruptcy services, at a fraction of the cost of what most lawyers may charge. But bankruptcy preparers are a dangerous risk, and in the end, can end up costing you way more. What are Bankruptcy Preparers? When you file bankruptcy, there is a lot of… Read More »
Legal And Equitable Title: Owning Stuff You Don’t Really Own
In bankruptcy, the less you own the better—the less property that could potentially be taken (although in reality, most people don’t lose any of their property in bankruptcy). But did you know that there is a way that you can own things without actually owning them for the purpose of bankruptcy? Legal Title This… Read More »
