According to the state bar, 40-50% of Arizona bankruptcy filings occur without an attorney (“pro se” in legalese). Most individuals who file for bankruptcy are at rock bottom, and do not believe they can afford an attorney, or that it will be necessary to ... Read full article
When Texas Congressman Ruben Hinojosa, who represents the 15th District which goes from McAllen at the Mexican border through Corpus Christi and up to Victoria, voted for the bankruptcy reform bill BAPCPA in 2005, little did he know that he would be ... Read full article
Often, people wait too long to file bankruptcy. Considering bankruptcy to be a last resort is probably a wise thing to do, and there are often many things an individual can do to prevent bankruptcy. However, waiting too long can mean that bankruptcy ... Read full article
Everyone filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy knows they will make a plan that must be approved by the bankruptcy court in order for them to proceed. But what may be included in that plan? The Bankruptcy Code uses vague terminology such as “fair” and ... Read full article
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