Bankruptcy and Delinquent Child Support Payments You are behind on all your bills, including your child support. Maybe you lost your job, maybe you’ve had a difficult time getting back on your feet after a divorce or maybe you’ve been sick or hurt. … [Read more...]
Do I Really Need a Lawyer to File for Bankruptcy?
Filing Bankruptcy on Your Own — Can You??? Should You??? When you are struggling to make ends meet and have concluded that your best option is probably to file for protection under the federal bankruptcy laws, the last thing you may want to think … [Read more...]
When Pride Prevents a Person From Filing for Bankruptcy
Pride — One of the Biggest Stumbling Blocks to Exercising Your Rights in Bankruptcy In our wired and connected world, there’s a lot of hot air that makes its way around, talking about “high rates of bankruptcy” and implying that bankruptcy is simply … [Read more...]
Questions to Ask Your Lawyer About Bankruptcy
Considering Filing for Bankruptcy? Here Are the Questions to Ask Your Bankruptcy Lawyer You’ve been working hard to get your financial life back in order, but still can’t see any light at the end of the tunnel. You’re thinking maybe it’s time to … [Read more...]
Why Emotions Can Be Set Aside in a Bankruptcy Filing
Don’t Let Your Emotions Get in the Way of a Bankruptcy Filing You’ve been struggling to meet your financial obligations for months or even years, and you only seem to be getting further behind. Friends and family may have suggested that you consider … [Read more...]
Pros and Cons of Bankruptcy
Considering Filing for Bankruptcy? Reasons for and Reasons Against Filing If you are struggling under a mountain of debt and you have been unable to get creditors to work with you, you may be considering a bankruptcy filing. Before you hire an … [Read more...]
What Is the Difference Between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
Deciding Between a Chapter 7 and a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Filing If you’ve concluded that the best (or only) way out of your current financial predicament is to seek protection in bankruptcy, your next step is to determine which direction you want to … [Read more...]
Why Is Bankruptcy Called Chapter 13?
Why Is It Called a Chapter 13? So you are facing a mountain of debt, but have some income. Your attorney or a friend has recommended that you seek protection under “Chapter 13.” But what does that mean? Why is it called a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, and … [Read more...]
WHAT DO JUDGES & TRUSTEES WANT BANKRUPTCY LAWYERS TO KNOW
On Wednesday, June 25th I was a panelist at a Bankruptcy Forum on What Judges and Trustees Want Bankruptcy Lawyers To Know. This full day program was organized by the National Business Institute. On the panel were Bankruptcy Judges Judith … [Read more...]
Why Is Bankruptcy Called Chapter 7?
What Is a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? If you have been wrestling with a large amount of debt - and you don't see any way to pull yourself out of your financial problems - Chapter 7 could help you. Legal counsel, or a friend or family member, might have … [Read more...]
