Representing Yourself in Bankruptcy Outcomes of Representing Yourself in Bankruptcy
Category: Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a reorganization under the bankruptcy laws that protects people from having things seized repossessed garnished or foreclosed on.
Debts, Bankruptcy, and Divorce
Can I use bankruptcy to divorce myself from the debts I was ordered to pay in my divorce? It was a great marriage. Well it was, until it all fell apart. In the divorce your spouse got the gold mine and you got the shaft. Of course, you now have to pay support as well. […]
If I Have Filed Bankruptcy Before, Can I File Again?
Why would you file bankruptcy again? Sometimes certain life events happen more than once. For example, a lot of families have more than one child or have lived in more than one house over the course of their lives. These are examples of how life can repeat itself in good ways, but there are […]
How Much Will I Have To Pay To Keep My Car In Bankruptcy?
How Much Will I Have To Pay To Keep My Car In Bankruptcy? Most people can’t go without their car for very long, if at all. Unless you have other reliable modes of transportation, or are able to take public transport, your car is how you take your kids to school and get to work. […]
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Plan
What Is A Bankruptcy Chapter 13 Plan? There are two main types of consumer bankruptcy and while both will yield results that put you on better financial footing, that is where the similarities between the two types of cases ends. In a Chapter 7 case you are able to wipe out all of your unsecured […]
Is There A Minimum Amount Of Debt Needed To File Bankruptcy?
Is There A Minimum Amount Of Debt Needed To File Bankruptcy? If you are having trouble paying all of your bills every month you are likely overwhelmed, stressed, and looking for solutions. One possibility that may have crossed your mind is the possibility of filing for bankruptcy. But if bankruptcy is one of your thoughts, […]
Mistake #3: Not making a “Motion to Compel the Trustee to Abandon Debtor’s Business”
This is a Countdown of the Top 12 Malpractice Mistakes Made by California Bankruptcy Attorneys Mistake #3: Not making a “Motion to Compel the Trustee to Abandon Debtor’s Business” from the Chapter 7 bankruptcy estate. Note: This article focuses on California bankruptcy attorneys and may reference California and 9th Circuit case law. However, most […]
Mistake #2: Not making a “Motion to Compel the Trustee to Abandon Real Property
This is a Countdown of the Top 12 Malpractice Mistakes Made by California Bankruptcy Attorneys Mistake #2: Not making a “Motion to Compel the Trustee to Abandon Real Property” to remove the exempt home from the bankruptcy estate. Note: This article focuses on California bankruptcy attorneys and may reference California and 9th Circuit law. […]
Bankruptcy Timelines
If I Had a Prior Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Can I File a New Bankruptcy Case? The answer to that is a definite “maybe.” Timing is everything in this. It is vital to get the timing right or a new bankruptcy filing can quickly turn into a nightmare with disastrous results. Below is […]
What Is A Chapter 20 Bankruptcy?
What Is A Chapter 20 Bankruptcy? Even if you are not familiar with bankruptcy law lingo, you may have heard friends or a family member talk about the different types of bankruptcy chapters. Or, you may have seen a news story about a company filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which is the part […]
