Filing for bankruptcy is a huge decision, that will have an impact on your life for years to come. This impact can be good, and it can also be bad. For most people, it is a huge relief with some negative side effects. But no matter what your situation, below are a list of things […]
You have been served with a complaint. Whether that lawsuit stems from a car accident or contractual breach, you may automatically wonder what the result may be. Could you lose everything you own? It is good to know that bankruptcy can be a solution in some cases. When can bankruptcy help, and at what point […]
Most debtors do not like to spread around the fact that they owe any money. Your debt is a matter which is between you and the person to whom you owe money. One of the common debt collection tactics is threatening to tell others about your debt. There are however, rules to protect you and […]
Often, people are aware that filing for bankruptcy can have an effect on their home or car, or even their jewelry. But few people think about the impact a bankruptcy filing could have on their family pets or livestock. What happens to animals during a bankruptcy? Fortunately, most people’s household pets are exempt under state […]
Many people in financial trouble do their best to scrape by until its too late. Sometimes, this involves working extra jobs, making late payments, or even selling some of their personal belongings. Whether this is the right thing to do will depend on your particular situation, but sometimes such activity can have a […]
The trustee is the person appointed to administer your case. In general, the trustee seeks to make sure that your creditors are protected, and that everything goes according to the laws of the Bankruptcy Code. But how should you treat your creditor, and why should you avoid irritating him or her? Trustees have some discretion, […]
Debt is not uncommon by any means in America. The average American has more than $10,000 in credit card debt. And credit card debt is one of the leading causes of bankruptcy filings. So how did this happen? Below are the habits most credit counselors site as the leading causes of debt, and therefore […]
Most people are aware of the fact that they may file for bankruptcy and discharge their debt. However, most are unaware of something called an involuntary bankruptcy, in which your creditors file your own bankruptcy. In such cases, you have no say in the matter once the bankruptcy case is approved. So it is important […]
In re: Smith-Canfield, No. 08-61630-fra13 (Bankr. D. Oregon, May 17, 2011). Your attorney in a bankruptcy proceeding should always behave in a professional way, and keep your interests paramount. If your attorney has interests that conflict with yours, they may be violating rules of professional conduct. In order to avoid such conflicts, your attorney should […]
In re: Mortensen, No. A09-90036-DMD (Bankr. D. Alaska, May 26, 2011). Sometimes, people who file bankruptcy need to wipe clean their debts, but fear losing some valuable asset. In order to avoid losing their car or their home, they try to hide the asset or make it unavailable to the court. A trust is a […]
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