Category Archives: Bankruptcy
What Is A Creditor’s Proof Of Claim?
In most Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases, creditors can expect to get nothing. However, there are times when there are assets to be distributed in a Chapter 7, and of course, in a Chapter 13 case, creditors may get something through your payment plan (although very little, compared to the full amount owed). What is… Read More »
Will The Bankruptcy Court Take Away My Pets
When it comes to bankruptcy, most people won’t lose any of their personal possessions. And if someone has enough debt, they may be willing to part with a few of their possessions, in return for walking away from bankruptcy owing nothing. After all, property is replaceable. However, there is one thing that most people… Read More »
What Is A Chapter 20 Bankruptcy? It Could Help You
Is there a secret type of bankruptcy that’s not actually specifically written or allowed for in the bankruptcy code? There is, and although it’s not exactly a secret, it is something that only more experienced bankruptcy attorneys would know about, and could be a big help to you. What is Chapter 20, and Why… Read More »
How Often Can You File For Bankruptcy?
Many people want to keep the fact that they are filing or that they have filed for bankruptcy, a secret. That’s understandable, and a personal choice. But then there are the opposite type of people-the ones that not only brag about filing for bankruptcy, but they talk about how many times they’ve filed for… Read More »
What Kind Of Debts Can’t Be Discharged In Bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy can be the biggest step you will make to a completely fresh financial start. For most people, bankruptcy will eliminate all of their debts. But contrary to popular belief, bankruptcy does not eliminate every kind of debt. There are some debts that cannot be discharged at all in bankruptcy. Debts that are Not… Read More »
Why Having Business Debt Can Help You File For Bankruptcy
When we incur debt, we rarely think about whether the debt is commercial or consumer related. In most cases, it doesn’t matter to us—all that matters is how much we’ve borrowed and how much we owe. But in the world of bankruptcy, classifying debt as one or the other, can affect your bankruptcy case…. Read More »
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 »
