New Bankruptcy Tools for Farmers and National Guard & Reservists
Many of you may not even be aware that there is a Chapter 12 option for filing bankruptcy. Not enacted by Congress...Read More
Will Bankruptcy Pay Off My Back Taxes?
If you are considering filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you may be on your way to personal and financial...Read More
Chapter 7: What Debts Can Never Be Discharged?
One of the first questions individuals considering filing usually have is what will be discharged. This can be a complicated determination for...Read More
Seniors Filing for Bankruptcy More Than Ever—Understanding Why
As hundreds of thousands of individuals in the US file for bankruptcy each year, medical bills are at the top of the...Read More
Nervous About the Bankruptcy Meeting of Creditors? What to Know
If you are filing for bankruptcy, you probably have many questions and concerns. Even with the help of an experienced bankruptcy attorney...Read More
Five Ways to Avoid Being Accused of Fraud During Bankruptcy
If you are getting ready to file for either a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, be prepared to be completely forthcoming...Read More
Is the Tax Refund Always Protected in Chapter 7?
For many taxpayers in the US, the tax refund represents a lifeline that only comes along once a year—often acting as a...Read More
Bankruptcy Can Be an Extremely Useful Financial Planning Tool
If you have been driven to the point of filing for either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you may be feeling...Read More
For Veterans in Bankruptcy: Understanding the HAVEN Act
While some veterans return from duty and have an easy time moving back into society and a more ‘normal’ life, others have...Read More
Understanding What Happens to Your Credit Report in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13
Making the decision to file for bankruptcy is often a difficult one, and you may be concerned about the challenges ahead as...Read More
How Does the Small Business Reorganization Act Affect You?
As a small business owner who may be considering filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy, you may be at a point in your personal...Read More
Student Loans: The Reason for Bankruptcy but They Can’t Be Discharged!
Student loan debtors are often staring at a long road ahead after graduation—and even if they do find that perfect job, it...Read More
Chapter 13 bankruptcy may ease some of your student loan debt burden
The need to file for bankruptcy, whether Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, affects nearly a million individuals in the US each year....Read More
Why you may choose to file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy even if you are eligible for Chapter 7
It’s no secret that many individuals who decide to file for bankruptcy hope they will be eligible for Chapter 7; while Chapter...Read More
When All Collection Activities Are Halted: Understanding More About the Automatic Stay
Hundreds of thousands of consumers in the US file for bankruptcy each year, struggling to maintain household debt but sometimes finding themselves...Read More
Chapter 7 & Income: Why Bankruptcy Before a Divorce Could be a Strategic Mistake
Options associated with bankruptcy bring many questions, as does divorce. To be experiencing these major life events at the same time can...Read More
Mismanagement of Money is Usually not the Reason for Bankruptcy
Receiving a new credit card in the mail—along with realizing you have what could be a large amount of credit at your...Read More