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
How Does A Proof of Claim Affect My Bankruptcy Case?
Bankruptcy allows creditors to assert claims against a debtor while allowing the debtor an opportunity to reorganize. A proof of claim filed correctly is hardly
The Immediate Actions Triggered By Filing a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Case
Filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case is not an insignificant event. Most bankruptcy cases are filed or initiated online. At the moment that the filing
Ways to Rebuild Your Credit After Bankruptcy
It is not uncommon for many of our clients to rebuild their credit shortly after receiving their bankruptcy discharge. What do I mean by “shortly”?
You Have Rights Against Debt Collectors
As a consumer, you have rights related to the third-party collection of your debts. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a significant federal