Kathleen Michon is an estate planning lawyer in the San Francisco Bay Area. She has been affiliated with Nolo in various capacities for more than 15 years, including five years as Nolo’s in-house bankruptcy, foreclosure, and debt editor.
Kathleen’s previous legal experience includes directing Public Counsel's Consumer Rights Project and representing inmates on death row.
Kathleen received a B.A. from Yale University and a law degree from Northwestern University School of Law.
Articles by Kathleen Michon
Will Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Stop an Eviction?
Filing for bankruptcy may pause your eviction, but not always. Find out when the automatic stay protects you and when your landlord can still move forward.
When You Might Be Personally Liable for Corporate Debt
If you incorporated or formed an LLC but you're still on the hook for business debts, here are six ways owners become personally liable and what bankruptcy can do about it.
What Happens to Your Personal Property in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
When filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, many debtors are able to keep most or all of their personal property. What you’re allowed to keep depends on what property is deemed "exempt" by your state or the federal bankruptcy exemptions.
What to Do if You Can't Keep Up With Your Chapter 13 Repayment Plan
If you don’t make your payments to the Chapter 13 trustee on time, the court could dismiss your bankruptcy case. So what should you do if you cannot make one or more Chapter 13 plan payments?