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…
Read More Chapter 13 plan amendments and modifications
What happens when you do your best to comply with a confirmed plan, but you just can’t make it work? A lot of life happens during a Chapter 13…
Read More What is confirmation or a confirmed plan in Chapter 13?
In Chapter 13, you put forth a reorganization plan, notifying your creditors of what they can expect during the life of the case. Once the judge approves this reorganization plan,…
Read More How does it work? The mechanics and Chapter13 case filing?
How does it work? The mechanics and Chapter13 case filing? When you file the case, your attorney will craft with you, often with a lot of discussion, a proposed…
Read More How much do I have to pay the trustee in Chapter 13
When you file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, all your ongoing debt payments get whittled down to one monthly payment to the bankruptcy court’s trustee. In a typical case, you pay…
Read More The Affordable Health Care Act as it Pertains to Bankruptcy
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Read More The Guilt of Bankruptcy: Using Bankruptcy to Reset Your Life
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