by Mark J. Markus | Apr 20, 2022 | Bankruptcy Law
Are you facing a foreclosure on your home or property? The California Foreclosure Process Most foreclosures in California are “non-judicial”, meaning they are done without involving courts. They are done based on the contract signed for the security...
by Mark J. Markus | Mar 21, 2022 | Bankruptcy Law
A big concern people rightfully have when filing a bankruptcy case is whether they can keep their house, cars, savings, and other assets. In a Chapter 7 case, a Trustee is appointed to sell or liquidate any assets which are not exempt under applicable laws. In most...
by Mark J. Markus | Jan 26, 2022 | Bankruptcy Law
The Crypto Romance Scam There is a new twist on an old scam going around in California and across the country, and it is affecting young and old. Romance scams are nothing new. A charming suitor gains your trust, and heart, and then gets you to send them money. This...
by Mark J. Markus | Dec 15, 2021 | Bankruptcy Law
Most Debts Are Discharged In Bankruptcy The principal reason for filing bankruptcy is to obtain a discharge of the obligation to pay on your debts. Most debts can be discharged in bankruptcy, but not all of them. Some are automatically not discharged, while others...
by Mark J. Markus | Dec 13, 2021 | Bankruptcy Law
How Many Former Clients Regret Filing Their Bankruptcy Case? I have been practicing exclusively bankruptcy law in California for over 30 years. Much of that practice has been filing bankruptcy cases for debtors in need of a fresh start. And I was recently asked by a...
by Mark J. Markus | Sep 7, 2021 | Bankruptcy Law, chapter 13, chapter 7, exemptions
Many of my clients come to me after a personal injury has rendered them unable to work. Their income loss causes them to default on their debt payments. Often this results in them needing to file bankruptcy. This article explains how personal injury claims can be...
