Previously, I discussed the bankruptcy rule that employers cannot fire or otherwise discriminate against employees because they filed for bankruptcy. However, I also mentioned the difficulty in sometimes proving the causation element between the filing ... Read full article
Many people who have considered bankruptcy are aware of the fact that bankruptcy treats secured and unsecured debts very differently. If most of your debt is secured, should you even consider bankruptcy? If not, what are your other options? Secured debts ... Read full article
Losing Your Driver’s License Can be a Big Headache Losing your driver’s license can have a huge impact on your life. Without a license, meeting basic needs is much more difficult. Suddenly, you may still have to make car payments, but cannot use your car ... Read full article
Joint Accounts for Married Couples: Can Your Financial Choices Lead to Divorce and Bankruptcy? Several surveys report that the majority of married couples put all of their money in joint accounts. However, that number is less than it used to be, and ... Read full article
In re: Moser, No. 09-11945 (Bankr. N.D. Calif., May 18, 2011). In your interactions with the bankruptcy court, it is important to be as kind and respectful, and honest as possible. The bankruptcy court has a lot of discretion in making important ... Read full article
When Your Employer Files Bankruptcy… In today’s economic climate, it’s not enough to be careful with your own finances – you may face the bankruptcy of your employer. Then what? Does your employer have to continue to pay you, and give you health and ... Read full article
