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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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…