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Bankruptcy Issues Can Be Affected By The Election
A Presidential election may have more impact on one’s daily life than you might guess. Look no farther than the 2004 Presidential election which returned George W. Bush to the
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Reaffirming your Debts in Bankruptcy. Does it make any sense?
Why would someone voluntarily agree to repay a debt just discharged in Bankruptcy? Isn’t bankruptcy designed to eliminate debts? This concept of reaffirmation of debts, as permitted by 11 U.S.C.
Be Careful In Your Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Plan
2+2 may not always equal 4.
Depending on the type of plan, events may transpire post petition which could increase the amount necessary to satisfy the Chapter 13 obligations. There
13 Myths About Bankruptcy
There is a lot of information available online about Chapter 13 in the Bankruptcy Code, also known as the “Individual Repayment” option. It is not surprising that much of this
What is a Chapter 20 Bankruptcy?
Most people have heard of the basic Chapters of Bankruptcy filing; Chapter 7, 11 or 13. Some are even aware of the less used provisions of Chapter 12 (for
Happy Holidays and a Good Bankruptcy
The notions of filing for Bankruptcy and enjoying the holidays are not as foreign as one might think. Most people will try to forget their financial issues around this time
Business Insider: How bankruptcy has changed since the Great Depression
Check out this article from Business insider How bankruptcy has changed since the Great Depression
The New Bankruptcy Law (2005)
There is a new bankruptcy law. The Bankruptcy Abuse and Consumer Protection Act goes into effect on October 17, 2005. Listed below are updated answers to common questions regarding bankruptcy:
Recent Changes to HAMP
President Obama announced this week executive changes to HAMP, the Home Affordable Refinance Program, designed to encourage mortgage modifications and prevent the continuing rise of foreclosures in the United States.
Scam Targets Bankruptcy Filers
Phone scammers are targeting bankruptcy filers in several states, using personal information from filings and posing as attorneys to get intended victims to immediately wire money to satisfy a debt.
The
Bankruptcy is Still Evolving 10 Years After BAPCPA
October 17, 2015 marked the ten year anniversary of the implementation of the 2005 “reform” legislation (entitled the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection act and commonly known as BAPCPA.).
Lien Stripping in Bankruptcy
This peculiar concept in Bankruptcy Law can offer immeasurable relief to bankruptcy debtors in general, and struggling homeowners in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy specifically. It refers to whether or not a