Supreme Court Turns Down Chance To Rule On Student Loan Hardship
In McCoy v. United States, No. 20-886, 2021 WL 2519103 (June 21, 2021), the United States Supreme Court avoided a prime opportunity to bring some form
How Filing Bankruptcy Makes You A Low Credit Risk
Many people believe that filing bankruptcy will interfere with their ability to obtain credit not just in the near future, but in the long term.
Filing Options For Married Couples – Individual Filing
Bankruptcy law allows married couples to file a bankruptcy petition jointly as a married couple. The law also allows couples to file separately as individuals. If you
Filing Options For Married Couples – Joint Filing
Bankruptcy may be difficult for married couples. While no one wants to assign blame, it is easy to feel guilty for causing financial problems that
About the Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2020 – Part Two
In December 2020, United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) introduced the Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2020 (CBRA).
About the Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2020 – Part One
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic linger on and many individuals continue to experience financial problems. For many of these people, bankruptcy may be their