Can Bankruptcy Affect my Enlistment to the Military?
While federal law prohibits employers from discriminating based on a past bankruptcy, military personnel, or those looking to enlist, may face spe...
Organization and Disclosure: Requirements for a Successful Bankruptcy
Believe it or not, the bankruptcy process is very easy. This is not to say that there are not any exceptions to the rule, but for most applicants ...
What Type of Bankruptcy Should a Self-Employed Person File?
Clients have often come to our office seeking to file a business bankruptcy to eliminate debts from their small business or self-employment. Oft...
Family Heirlooms and Bankruptcy
What happens to your property in bankruptcy depends on whether you file under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. In Chapter 13, you get to keep all of your prop...
Bankruptcy Options for Restaurant Owners
Restaurant owners can use bankruptcy to discharge their debts. Bankruptcy will discharge most of your debts. However, you will continue to be liab...
Considering the Realities of Bankruptcy
Filing for bankruptcy is a very effective way to erase mounting debt and stop the harassing phone calls from creditors. However, filing can also h...
Why So Many Seniors Face Bankruptcy
While retirement used to be the promised land for senior citizens in America, it may not be a dream come true for everyone. According to financial...
How Will an Inheritance Affect my California Bankruptcy?
If you've got an inheritance coming your way soon and you're thinking about bankruptcy, it may become part of the bankruptcy estate and could potentia...
Supporting Adult Children & Determining Household Size for Bankruptcy
The economic downturn in the United States has created many problems for individuals and families living in America. People have lost wages...
Your Home in Bankruptcy
The issue of home ownership in a bankruptcy can be a complicated one. If you wish to keep your home, you can do so under both Chapter 7 and Chapter ...
Bankruptcy Questionnaire
When someone files a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case in US Bankruptcy Court, Northern District of CA, s/he should make sure that the attorney helping hi...
Maintaining Privacy During Bankruptcy
If you plan to file for bankruptcy in Maryland, you may be concerned about maintaining the privacy of this decision. Some of your initial concerns...
Considering Bankruptcy? Common Questions
Many clients call our law firm who are considering bankruptcy but don’t know if they are a “candidate” for bankruptcy, meaning they are not su...
How Will an Upcoming Inheritance Affect My Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Case?
Property that you are legally entitled to at the time you file for bankruptcy is included in your bankruptcy estate, even if you have not actually r...
Laws Protecting Employees from Bankruptcy Discrimination
aThe federal Bankruptcy Code protects bankruptcy filers from discrimination by the government and by private employers. Here are the rules:
After the 341 Meeting Is My Chapter 7 Case Closed?
Once you file for bankruptcy, you are required to meet with your trustee and creditors before the bankruptcy court can rule to discharge your debts. T...
How Is Joint Property Treated in Bankruptcy?
If you are married and considering bankruptcy, you should consider how your bankruptcy filing will affect your spouse and the property you own togethe...
How to Find a Good California Bankruptcy Attorney
Filing bankruptcy Chapter 7 in California is not that difficult, particularly when employing the help of a California bankruptcy attorney. What's toug...
The Differing Benefits of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcies
Generally speaking, the dividing line between who files for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy lies in the household median income level for each sta...
What Do Tax Refunds Have To Do With Filing For Bankruptcy?
Timing is very important when filing for bankruptcy. One of the factors to consider when asking "when is a good time to file for bankruptcy?" is whe...
If You Receive an Inheritance During Your Bankruptcy Case
If you receive an inheritance after filing for bankruptcy, it might become part of your bankruptcy estate. In a Chapter 7 case, this means the truste...
Is Social Security Safe in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
Generally, Social Security benefits that have been or will be paid to the debtor are safe in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. However, if you have Social Secur...
Will I Lose My Rental Property If I File for Bankruptcy?
Do you own rental property? If you own a house, an apartment, commercial space, or a multi-unit building that you rent out to tenants, then you should...
Which Bankruptcy is Right for Me?
The bankruptcy code is like a book in a library. All the titles in the United States Code, the federal statutes, are numbered. The bankruptcy ...
The Basics of Bankruptcy Protection for Homeowners
The basics of bankruptcy protection for homeowners can be different than for people who do not currently own their own home. The most important basi...
Should You Settle Some Debts before Declaring Bankruptcy?
Trying to settle some debts before declaring bankruptcy may result in additional charges and debt. Although debt settlement and bankruptcy are ways ...
A Consumer's Rights Under Bankruptcy Law
Filing a bankruptcy gives the consumer certain rights under law. They're there expressly for the purpose of protecting the filer from collection activ...
Who Needs an Attorney for Personal Bankruptcy?
Many people choose to represent themselves when they file bankruptcy because they think they cannot afford to hire a personal bankruptcy attorney.&n...
Should I File for Bankruptcy?
Take a long hard look at what's going on in your financial life. If you're finding that the bills are getting away from you and you're experiencing ...
How Often Can You File for Bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy attorneys are frequently asked by clients and prospective clients, “How often can you file bankruptcy?” Well, the short, but mislea...
When Does Filing Bankruptcy Make Sense?
A critical question for anyone in financial distress is when to file bankruptcy. There are a number of factors to weigh, such as:
