Category Archives: Bankruptcy Law

L: Listing Debts and Assets in Bankruptcy

Do you need to list all debts in a bankruptcy case? What about assets? What about your spouse’s debts?

“K”: Dangers of borrowing against 401k plans

What are some of the dangers of borrowing against your 401k or retirement plans? How does this affect your ability to file for bankruptcy protection?

“I” is for Insiders in bankruptcy

This article is part of my bankruptcy alphabet series.  Continuing with the Letter “I” in the Alphabet Series: You’re sitting around watching the Lakers get beat again or just enjoying a good book when the mail comes, and inside it is a lawsuit from a bankruptcy trustee of your nephew, who recently filed a bankruptcy…

H is for House and How to Keep it in Bankruptcy

Your House: Can you keep it in bankruptcy? And if so, what other options are available? How to calculate equity.

G is for Gifts

Gifts and bankruptcy. Gifts you make and gifts you receive can both have significant consequences in a bankruptcy case. Learn why.

F is for Forgiveness of Debt. Or is it?

Normally forgiven debts can become taxable income, but not in bankruptcy. Find out why.

D: Discharge of Debts in Bankruptcy

What is the discharge in bankruptcy and what does it accomplish?

C: Credit Counseling in Bankruptcy

The credit counseling and debt management course requirements in bankruptcy. What are they all about?

B is for Business Bankruptcy

Business Bankruptcy Options

A is for Assumption

assumption is the ability to assume the rights and responsibilities of a contract or lease after a bankruptcy is filed to enable a debtor or trustee to remain in possession of property or continue the benefits of the contract/lease