Bankruptcy Law
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Sunday, October 11th, 2009A major source of confusion among people who file for bankruptcy is whether debts on which there is a judgment or lien can be removed (discharged) in a bankruptcy case. Whether a debt is dischargeable or not depends on the type of debt it is, and how it was incurred. For example, debts incurred through [...]
What if you forget to list a creditor in your bankruptcy?
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009what happens if you accidentally omit a creditor from your bankruptcy filing?
Does Filing CH. 13 Bypass the Means Test?
Wednesday, September 16th, 2009Does filing Chapter 13 instead of Chapter 7 alleviate the requirement of the means test?
Are Student Loans Counted as Part of Chapter 13 Debt Limits?
Wednesday, August 26th, 2009An individual can file a Chapter 13 case if they have noncontingent, liquidated unsecured debts LESS than $336,900 and noncontingent, liquidate secured debts of LESS than $1,010,650. (these amounts are adjusted every few years) Student loan debt, as with ANY debt, factors into the debt limits for Chapter 13 under 11 USC 109(e). A client [...]
Scholarship opportunity for Children of So Cal Bankruptcy Filers
Monday, August 3rd, 2009scholarship opportunity for children of southern california bankruptcy filers.
Credit Counseling Before Bankruptcy: When Must it Be Done?
Friday, June 12th, 2009Credit Counseling Before Filing bankruptcy. How far before filing must it be?
Means Test: 401k loan repayment not an Expense
Friday, May 29th, 2009Court rules 401k loan repayments cannot be used in budget on means test to determine eligibility to file bankruptcy.
Chrysler Bankruptcy: The Trickle Down Effect
Friday, May 15th, 2009How is bankruptcy like a forest fire?
Attorneys Fees Awarded in Divorce: Are they Dischargeable?
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009Are attorney’s fees awarded in a divorce dischargeable in a bankruptcy case?
New Bankruptcy Mortgage Modification Dropped
Thursday, April 9th, 2009The new bankruptcy mortgage modification plan has been, or is expected to shortly be, dropped from its agenda.
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