Chapter 13 And Delinquent Mortgages
For those who are behind on making their mortgage payments, and who have no solution in sight, do not despair. Filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case may be an effective,…
For those who are behind on making their mortgage payments, and who have no solution in sight, do not despair. Filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case may be an effective,…
The Means Test was created to target abuse of the bankruptcy process. In reality, it was formulated to make it more difficult for Americans to file for bankruptcy. However, the…
For any Utah resident interested in filing bankruptcy during these stressful, unpredictable financial times, the first step is completing the Chapter 7 Means Test to demonstrate your eligibility to file…
This is the second part of a blog that briefly summarizes the different types of bankruptcy. In addition to Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13, the Bankruptcy Code contains…
A discharge releases a bankruptcy filer, i.e., debtor, from personal liability for certain specified types of debts. A debtor is no longer legally required to pay any debts that are…
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to intensify, Utah’s state and federal court systems continue to take measures to protect public safety. Judges, lawyers, and court personnel in Utah are attempting…
In contrast to Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases, which are technically liquidations, chapter 13 bankruptcy cases involve the debtor reorganizing his or her assets and liabilities through a repayment plan. No…
Whether or not you hire an attorney when filing a bankruptcy case, there are certain actions any prospective bankruptcy filer should take before filing or even before retaining an attorney.…
Section 362 of the Bankruptcy Code contains Title 11’s important provisions regarding the automatic stay, which is the mechanism that stops, bars, or “stays” the collection activities of a bankruptcy…
With the enactment of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Prevention Act (BAPCPA) that went into effect in October of 2005, the bankruptcy schedules to be used in cases of…