As I recently wrote on the Bay Area Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog, perfectly honest consumer debtors sometimes make the mistake of transferring an asset to a friend or family member before filing bankruptcy. This can happen innocently enough, as for example, ... Read full article
Chapter 7 Fees Chapter 7′s typically take about three months from start to finish. Your lawyer would normally charge from $800.00 to $2000.00, depending on several factors such as how many people are filing, how much debt you have and what types of debt ... Read full article
The creditors’ meeting, otherwise known as 341 meeting, is a procedural step in every Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. In a typical 341 meeting, the debtor will be asked questions under oath by the bankruptcy trustee with respect to his or her ... Read full article
At a recent meeting of our Chapter 13 Committee meeting, a group of Bay Area bankruptcy attorneys who meet monthly to discuss recent developments in consumer bankruptcy law, a lively discussion erupted among a group of 40-50 local practitioners over Bay ... Read full article
What steps need to be taken when you file for bankruptcy? How will the thing pan out? To avoid the fear of the unknown, here is a general run-down of the basic steps of filing for bankruptcy and receiving a discharge. Before you file your petition, you ... Read full article
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
Sticking with our recent theme in blog entries, we decide to touch on reaffirmation agreements this week. Debtors who file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Arizona, and owe money on their house or car, are virtually certain to run across one or more of them. ... Read full article
