Using Bankruptcy to Stop a Foreclosure
The Automatic Bankruptcy Stay Filing a bankruptcy stops all collection proceedings, including foreclosure. When bankruptcy starts, foreclosure stops. I recently filed a Chapter 13 case
The Automatic Bankruptcy Stay Filing a bankruptcy stops all collection proceedings, including foreclosure. When bankruptcy starts, foreclosure stops. I recently filed a Chapter 13 case
Many people are afraid that filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy means that they are going to lose at least some of their property. In most
The Means Test and the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA) In 2005, Congress passed the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act
If you’re approaching a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you may be wondering: How do I pay for it? After all, there are fees associated with the
We are living in challenging, uncertain times. Covid-19 is wreaking havoc on the global and domestic economy and no one knows when business and life
If your bankruptcy is in progress or you are considering filing bankruptcy soon, you are probably concerned about how the coronavirus pandemic could affect your
How to stop a wage garnishment by filing a bankruptcy When a bankruptcy case is filed, a stay is automatically and immediately imposed which stops
Using a bankruptcy to have a repossessed vehicle returned prior to 2021 Until quite recently, debtors who commenced bankruptcy proceedings enjoyed the benefits of the
The bank account levy laws prior to 2021 It used to be that if a creditor had a judgment against you, they could levy your
How much does a credit score really matter? I often have clients who raise concerns about how bankruptcy will affect their credit score. First off,
It has now been more than one year since the new California homestead exemptions went into effect. To recap… Prior to January of 2021, the
The crossover between bankruptcy and family law is one of the more complex territories that one might encounter. Not only can the Bankruptcy Code magically
How the 2005 Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (“BAPCPA”) Affected Family Law Issues I.CHANGES IN THE DEFINITION AND TREATMENT OF SPOUSAL SUPPORT AND
Reaffirmation, Ride-Through, Redemption, and Surrender These options only apply to vehicles that are financed or leased. If you own a vehicle outright, whether you can