Bankruptcy & Divorce
Sadly, not only does financial turmoil and strife cause people to file bankruptcy, but it also causes them to file for divorce. If the amount of personal debt is overwhelming…
Sadly, not only does financial turmoil and strife cause people to file bankruptcy, but it also causes them to file for divorce. If the amount of personal debt is overwhelming…
Foreclosure can make anyone feel alone and without recourse. But homeowners are not without effective allies in their effort to save their home. A foreclosure defense attorney experienced in dealing…
An inheritance received after filing a bankruptcy case may become part of a debtor’s bankruptcy estate. In a Chapter 7 case, the trustee is likely to take it unless it's…
When the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA) was enacted in 2005, the rights of Americans file bankruptcy at the “11th hour” became incredibly difficult. Banks, lenders, and…
Although most of bankruptcy is governed by federal law that applies to any American living anywhere in the country, there is some state-specific information necessary for debtors to know before…
Filing for bankruptcy may be done without an attorney; however, experts recommend consumers retain the services of an attorney for assistance and guidance through this complex process. Bankruptcy laws are…
There are more than 44 million Americans who collectively owe $1.5 trillion in student loan debt in the U.S. The average student in the Class of 2016 has $37,172 in student loan…
When a bankruptcy case is filed, it becomes a public record. The petition and any subsequent filings are public records. These records are available online and at the local United States…
Throughout the life of the average person, he or she typically incurs many debts, usually starting as soon as the age of majority, 18, is reached. As people get older,…
At the moment or second that a bankruptcy petition as “filed,” measured by the assignment of a case number (e.g., 19-XXXX or 19-bk-XXXX), anyone filing a bankruptcy petition is protected…