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How Does Bankruptcy Chapter 7 11 13 Work? – When Should You File?

by Mark J. Markus | Oct 11, 2013 | Bankruptcy Alphabet, Bankruptcy Law, chapter 11, chapter 13, chapter 7

What is Bankruptcy Law? Bankruptcy laws in the United States derive from Article One, Section 8 of the Constitution, which provides that “Congress shall have the Power. . .[t]o establish uniform laws upon the subject of bankruptcies.” For the first 110...

T is for Thanksgiving: Thankful for bankruptcy laws

by Mark J. Markus | Nov 17, 2012 | Bankruptcy Alphabet, Bankruptcy Law

As Thanksgiving approaches, I decided to let the letter “T” in my bankruptcy alphabet series stand for “Thanksgiving”.   This does not mean being thankful that you need to file bankruptcy, but rather being thankful that we have laws that enable...

Dancer allowed to Strip in Bankruptcy Court Case

by Mark J. Markus | Jul 14, 2012 | Bankruptcy Alphabet, bankruptcy definitions, cramdown, Lien Avoidance, lien stripping

If you’re reading this post, I assume my humorous Title got your attention. Before I get the federal authorities after me, let me clarify that I did in fact represent a dancer and the court granted his (that’s right, I said his) motion to...

Q: Debt Problems Are Like Being Stuck In Quicksand, But Bankruptcy Is A Rope

by Mark J. Markus | Jun 26, 2012 | Bankruptcy Alphabet

One of the main characteristics of quicksand is that once you’re in it, the more you move and try to get out, the deeper you sink. Many who are having financial difficulties that lead to seeking bankruptcy advice feel like they are stuck in quicksand and...

P: Planning And What John Wooden Knew About Bankruptcy

by Mark J. Markus | May 5, 2012 | Bankruptcy Alphabet, Miscellaneous

Bankruptcy Alphabet is “Plan” or “Planning”.   Coach Wooden said it best:  ” Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail.”   While the Coach didn’t invent that saying himself (some sources credit Benjamin Franklin with the phrase), he...

R: Renting After Bankruptcy: Can it Be Done?

by Mark J. Markus | Apr 5, 2012 | Bankruptcy Alphabet, life after bankruptcy

Will I Be Able To Rent After My Bankruptcy Case? A former bankruptcy client (who successfully discharged her debts) informed me that she hasn’t been able to move because nobody will rent to her.   Since I have always told my clients that they shouldn’t...
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