Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Evergreen Park Bankruptcy Attorney On Disclosing Property On The Petition

08/27/11

Let’s talk briefly about the bankruptcy schedules.  The best rule of thought is to over-disclose things.  That’s not to be taken literally.  For example, listing real property is pretty simple.  What you do is you describe the property by its common address, 1234 Maple Avenue.  You list the value.  If it’s an undeveloped lot, you [...]

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Dolton Bankruptcy Attorney On What You Need To Bring To Your Initial Meeting With Your Attorney

08/26/11

Before you meet with a bankruptcy attorney, there is some important information that you need to have handy.  This information will likely be part of the questionnaire or in-take form that you will be asked to fill out.  When giving information, always error on the side of giving too much information as opposed to too [...]

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Donald Lader Joins National Bankruptcy Forum

08/25/11

Attorney Donald L. Lader, Jr. has joined the National Bankruptcy Forum. Attorney Lader operates under Lader Legal Services PLLC and on the web at NHLaw.com. He provides Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy services and Foreclosure Defense for the entire state of New Hampshire.

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Should I Convert My Chapter 13 to Chapter 7?

08/24/11

Most Chapter 13 cases are not successfully completed and discharged.  This means that there are many individuals who file for Chapter 13 and find themselves unable or unwilling to continue.  Can these filers convert to Chapter 7?  Should they? If you are eligible for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, section 1307(a) of the Bankruptcy Code permits you [...]

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Homer Glen Bankruptcy Attorney Defends Debtors Against Adversarial Complaints

08/23/11

Once a creditor files a complaint, it depends on which kind of complaint the creditor files as to whether or not a debtor will receive his discharge.  The 60 day period is the time frame within which the court cannot issue a discharge.  If no complaints objecting to the debtor’s discharge are filed, and if [...]

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Inheritance in Bankruptcy

08/23/11

  What happens when you file for bankruptcy and then receive a large inheritance?  If your receive an inheritance, should you still consider filing for bankruptcy?  Questions involving financial assets can be complicated, and often depend on the timing, as well as the type of asset involved. If you inherit prior to, or within 180 [...]

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Brent W. Davis Birmingham, Alabama Bankruptcy Lawyer Joins NBF

08/22/11

Birmingham bankruptcy attorney, Brent W. Davis, based out of Birmingham, AL is pleased to announce that his office has joined the National Bankruptcy Forum. For a complete list of Alabama Bankruptcy Attorneys who take part in NBF, click here.

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Will My Bankruptcy Affect My Spouse?

08/20/11

When you consider filing for bankruptcy, if you are married you will have to decide whether to file jointly or separately.  If you decide to file jointly, it will be important to know:  what will happen to your spouse? What happens to your spouse will depend most heavily on whether your debts are yours alone, [...]

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Identify Theft in Bankruptcy

08/20/11

Identity theft, the use of another’s personal information for fraud or deceit, is unfortunately a widespread problem.  And a significant number of bankruptcies involve identity theft as well.  Examples include the filing of bankruptcy with another’s name or listing another person who is in bankruptcy on a deed to avoid foreclosure. Often, identity thieves want [...]

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When Would I Convert from Chapter 7 to Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

08/20/11

Although debtors are typically required to pay at least some of their unsecured debts in Chapter 13, and are required to complete a plan, it may sometimes be strategic to convert a Chapter 7 case to Chapter 13.  When would this be? If a creditor objects to your chapter 7 case, the court may dismiss [...]

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