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I Owe My Family Money. Should I Pay Them Back Now? When you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, or even a Chapter 13, your attorney might ask you if you have paid any friends or family members any money in the last 12 months? I ask this question to every single client I meet with […]
It is getting towards the time of the year when people start thinking about how much money they might receive for their tax refunds early next year. If a potential debtor is thinking about this, then a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Trustee will also likely be thinking about it. […]
If you have spoken to anyone before about bankruptcy, they probably told you that they received a “discharge” of their debts. I have noticed when I am meeting with clients for the first time and I let them know they are eligible for a discharge, often I get a look […]
A dependent is defined as “someone who relies on another for support; one not able to exist or sustain oneself without the power or aid of someone else.” This definition matters quite a bit if you are considering filing for bankruptcy. Times have been rather tough for some Americans as the economy has hit a […]
This question may not initially be on the mind of a prospective client when they come into your office, but the situation does come up from time to time when it is in the best interest of the client who originally started their bankruptcy as a Chapter 13 to convert that case to a Chapter […]
The short answer is no…you do not have to surrender your home if you file for bankruptcy. If you are having financial trouble and problems making your ongoing mortgage payment, I would first recommend contacting your lender and trying to modify your mortgage. Some lenders will work with you, but if they are not willing […]
If you are considering filing for bankruptcy you probably have a number of questions. Often times people turn to the internet or friends for advice, and may get confusing and inconsistent answers. The best course of action is to meet with an attorney. Many attorneys offer free, no obligation consultations. This is a great way […]
There are a plethora of reasons a debtor may consider filing for bankruptcy, under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. In many cases people are looking for a straight discharge and do not want to pay back creditors. To qualify to file for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, the procedures most commonly associated […]
If you are considering filing for bankruptcy you have probably learned that a means test will be conducted. The means test may be referred to as a number of different things, including a statement of monthly income. This is a required filing in every bankruptcy case, regardless of whether you are filing a Chapter 7 […]
Yes, you can file bankruptcy multiple times. In fact, there is no limit to the number of times that you can file. However, if you have received a discharge in a previous case, a certain amount of time must pass before you can receive a discharge again. The amount of time that must elapse […]
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