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The bankruptcy code allows for the appointment of a guardian for debtors who must file bankruptcy, but need some assistance to complete the requirements of the case.   A special…

All successful bankruptcy discharges require a prefiling course, typically online, in consumer credit counseling to be completed, as well as a second curse taken during the bankruptcy in personal financial…

A common fact scenario in bankruptcy is where a client says they are ready to file bankruptcy as they have just paid back their family member a large sum of…

Bankruptcy requires that you do provide information that is required to be complete, accurate, and truthful for the bankruptcy to result in a discharge. 11 U.S.C. 527(a)(1)(A). I think this…

Contempt is being disobedient to or disrespectful of a court of law.   When you file a bankruptcy, you receive an immediate order called an automatic stay. This is the…

You should not be getting collection calls after your bankruptcy is filed. But it happens. And if it happens, what should you do?   First, take copious notes. Who called,…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…