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?
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Laws: Your Disposable Income
In Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you must devote all your disposable income to your Chapter 13 repayment plan. You can get a rough estimate of your plan payments by learning how to calculate it, although other factors also affect a Chapter 13 payment.
Determining Dependents For Bankruptcy Schedule J
Bankruptcy involves disclosing information about assets, debts, expenses, income, and financial transactions. Schedule J is where you'll list expenses and dependents. Learn who can be counted as a dependent in bankruptcy.
Unsecured Debt: Priority vs. Non-Priority
Whether you file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you must list unsecured debts as either priority debts or nonpriority debts. Learn why priority debts must be paid first.