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On March 28, 2014, AFA Investment Inc. filed approximately 125 complaints seeking to avoid and recover alleged preferential transfers pursuant to Sections 547 and 550 of the Bankruptcy Code, to disallow claims of the defendants pursuant to Section 502(d), ... Read full article

In the AFA Investment Inc. preference litigation, a summons has been issued scheduling the Pretrial Conference for June 30, 2014 at 11:30 a.m.  The hearing will be held before Judge Walrath in courtroom no. 4 on the 5th floor at the Bankruptcy Courthouse ... Read full article

In the AFA Investment Inc. preference litigation, a summons has been issued scheduling the Pretrial Conference for June 30, 2014 at 11:30 a.m.  The hearing will be held before Judge Walrath in courtroom no. 4 on the 5th floor at the Bankruptcy Courthouse ... Read full article

On March 28, 2014, AFA Investment Inc. filed approximately 125 complaints seeking to avoid and recover alleged preferential transfers pursuant to Sections 547 and 550 of the Bankruptcy Code, to disallow claims of the defendants pursuant to Section 502(d), ... Read full article

The United States will go over the fiscal cliff tomorrow if Congress cannot come up with at least a short term solution. But what about us? Many of us have already gone over our fiscal cliff.  Even if Congress finds a way to avoid the country going over ... Read full article

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Due to the decline in home values over the last few years, many people now find themselves with mortgage balances on their homes that exceed the value of their home. Many homeowners are underwater on their homes because of a second mortgage. Bankruptcy can ... Read full article

Bankruptcy is a complex solution to a complex problem. It can be an intricate process,especially when it comes to Chapter 7 bankruptcy. One aspect of that process is the 341 Meeting. While its name may sound like legal gobbledygook, its purpose in the ... Read full article

There are two typical types of financial setbacks that lead to bankruptcy for most people: a huge surprise, and a slow and steady increase in debt.  If you are on the surprise side of things, as many of us are from time to time, it is important to follow ... Read full article

Clients are always concerned about their credit score.  It is not unusual for the question “How will bankruptcy affect my credit score?” to be the first thing that comes out of someone’s mouth when they consider bankruptcy as an option.  Although ... Read full article

In a high-profile example of the bankruptcy court’s discretion over your bankruptcy case, former TLC member T-Boz, whose real name is Tionne Watkins, was thrown out of bankruptcy court.  Can this happen to you? T-Boz had filed a personal Chapter 13 ... Read full article

Meeting your potential client for the first time will set the tone for your entire representation. By having a well-reasoned and thorough interview form, you should be able to gain a great map for what questions you may have for this client, what chapter ... Read full article

Even though you may be somewhat familiar with the term bankruptcy, the actual filing of this procedure is governed by federal laws, as well as some state regulations. Therefore, in most cases, it is advised that you use an attorney if you are considering ... 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

How Can Bankruptcy Turn the Tables for the Debtor When people consider filing for bankruptcy, their first concern is usually what negative consequences may stem from their decision.  Making the decision to file for bankruptcy is an important one, and one ... Read full article

Bennett v. Bennett (In re Bennett), No. 09-44442-BDL (Bankr. W.D. Wash., January 19, 2011). When you file for bankruptcy, any “interested” party can ask the court to dismiss your case.  If the court finds that you abused the bankruptcy laws, by lying or ... 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