So you might have decided that it’s time to investigate filing a chapter 7 bankruptcy and you need a lawyer or attorney. But how to find a great one? Finding a great chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer requires the same set of skills that finding a great doctor or dentist does. Here is how I think …
“Dear Steve, My wife and I filed Chapter 13 in Sept. of 2010. We decided to only have my check garnished, since I make the most money in the household. We were struggling to get by with most of my check being garnished. But then, in December of 2011, things got real bad. My wife …
“Dear Steve, I was long-term unemployed for 3 years, last one with no UI as it ran out. Finally got a part-time job in February this year. During the 3 years I got 2 judgments against me by Capital One and Chase for credit card debt. Since they could not garnishee my UI they got …
So You Want to Know What is the Truth About Chapter 7 Bankruptcy I’m not afraid to be open with you so let me just come out and say, most of the bad things you’ve heard about chapter 7 bankruptcy are not factually correct. Most of the junk I’ve read online is designed more to …
“Dear Steve, Husband’s employer closed. He is now receiving Social Security and unemployment. I work a full-time and part-time job and have a little pension check. Our credit card debit is no longer manageable. My husband wants to file chapter 7. He thinks I should file chapter 13. I co-own some property and have $20,000 …
A chapter 7 case starts with the consumer filing a request with the bankruptcy court in the area where the individual lives or where the business borrower happens to be or has its principal place of business or principal resources. In addition to the petition, the debtor should likewise file having the court: schedules of …
Here is an overview about how to file bankruptcy yourself and what to expect. Businesses must have a lawyer or attorney to register a bankruptcy case. Individuals, can, may represent themselves in bankruptcy court. While people can file a bankruptcy case without a attorney or “pro se,” it is seriously difficult to do it competently. …
A chapter 7 bankruptcy case begins with the consumer submitting a petition with the bankruptcy court serving the area where the consumer resides or where the business debtor is formed or has its primary place of business or primary assets. In addition to the petition, the debtor must definitely additionally file with the court: listings …
“Dear Lewis, I understand that a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy remains on a credit report for 10 years. Is this 10 years from date of Filing? Or 10 years from the actual Discharge? Thank you in advance, Dan” Dear Daniel, Yes, it can stay on your credit for up to 10 years. I honestly don’t know …
Article I, Section 8, of the United States Constitution authorizes Congress to enact “uniform Laws on the subject of Bankruptcies.” Under this grant of authority, Congress enacted the “Bankruptcy Code” in 1978. The Bankruptcy Code, which is codified as title 11 of the United States Code, has been amended several times since its enactment. It …