What if I forgot to list a creditor?
You are required to list all your debts and assets in your bankruptcy. But no matter how diligent some debtors are, some debts may not be listed. This is typically…
Read More My case is discharged but still open. What is that?
In some Chapter 7 cases, you received your discharge but the case remains open. What does that mean? It usually means the trustee in your matter is busy gathering…
Read More What is the automatic stay?
The automatic stay is temporary court order you receive upon filing the case that fends off creditors collection attempt. It becomes permanent at the end of the case in the…
Read More Are there reasons to file bankruptcy if I am not discharge eligible? What is a Chapter 20 bankruptcy?
In some cases, a client in bankruptcy may be allowed to receive a discharge. This is usually because the debtor filed a recent bankruptcy within a certain period of time.…
Read More My case discharged. What is that?
The discharge is typically the main goal of filing bankruptcy. It is the final permanent court order that says to the world all the debts that you had prior to…
Read More What is an adversary complaint?
An adversary complaint is a lawsuit within the bankruptcy case. For instance, if you file a bankruptcy and one of your creditors believes that the debt you owed to them…
Read More What debts are not eliminated in bankruptcy?
Certain debts are not eliminated in bankruptcy. These include: – Child support and Alimony – Criminal court fines and fees as well as restitution – Debt’s your incurred…
Read More What is a meeting of creditors or 341(a)?
The meeting of creditors required under section 341(a) of the bankruptcy code allows all of your creditors and other interested parties to ask you questions about your debts and asset…
Read More My case just dismissed! What should I do?
Some bankruptcy cases dismiss. And when a dismissal occurs, you immediately travel back in time to the instant before the case was filed, and immediately return to the present date.…
Read More What is an evidentiary hearing?
An evidentiary hearing is a trial, albeit not trial of you may expect from watching Law and Order. This trial may be on one specific question or a number…
Read More Defending motions in bankruptcy
In Chapter 13 bankruptcy, attorneys are in court virtually every week making arguments, appearing in front of the judge, and advocating for clients. In fact, in the law field, consumer…
Read More Uh oh! Who is trying to dismiss my case?
Case dismissal motions can come from any interested party in the bankruptcy. This could be a creditor, the trustee, the US Trustee’s office, or even from the judge himself or…
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