Chapter 13 in Virginia–A New Nightmare The Bankruptcy Judge in Norfolk just made chapter 13 in Virginia even more dangerous.  And last night one bankruptcy judge in Alexandria hinted that he agrees.   The issue came up the the case of In re Marlene Evans.  Ms Evans made her bankruptcy payments to the Chapter 13 Trustee […]

The co-debtor stay applies in chapter 13 of the United States Bankruptcy Code and goes into effect immediately upon the filing of the case. The co-debtor stay will prohibit any action or continued action to collect on a consumer debt from an individual who secured such debt or who is liable on such debt with+ Read More

Filing for bankruptcy is actually a very serious step and, unless properly approached, may lead to unfortunate consequences. Bankruptcy should only be filed when appropriate.

Filing for bankruptcy is actually a very serious step and, unless properly approached, may lead to unfortunate consequences. Bankruptcy should only be filed when appropriate.

Gas Prices Drop As gas prices continue to drop, the yearly benefit to the average consumer can approach $750.00 or more per year.  This precipitous drop in prices may help many that are on the fence about filing for bankruptcy.  For a married couple, the savings can approach $1,500.00 or more.  Here are the details:+ Read More

Thanks, Woodbridge!  This week brought our one hundredth five star review. I’m Woodbridge bankruptcy lawyer Robert Weed.  And I’m happy to announce we now have one hundred five star reviews from Woodbridge bankruptcy clients. I’ve been a bankruptcy lawyer in Northern Virginia since 1993, helping fourteen thousand people get a fresh start in bankruptcy.

Thanks, Woodbridge!  This week brought our one hundredth five star review. I’m Woodbridge bankruptcy lawyer Robert Weed.  And I’m happy to announce we now have one hundred five star reviews from Woodbridge bankruptcy clients. I’ve been a bankruptcy lawyer in Northern Virginia since 1993, helping fourteen thousand people get a fresh start in bankruptcy.  (More than any […]

Have you fallen behind on your mortgage payments? Are you also behind on your Walworth County property taxes? Walworth County property taxes are due again at the end of January, right after Christmas. (Who thought that was a good idea?) If this is the third year in a row that you have been unable to pay your property taxes, you may be facing the loss of your home to public auction. One option you may want to consider is a Walworth County short sale.
 
What is a Walworth County Short Sale?

Contrary to news reports, there are times when you can wipe out student loans in a bankruptcy case.
To do so, you’re required to not only file for bankruptcy but also to file a separate lawsuit and prove that the debt amounts to an undue hardship. If you can meet the standard required under the bankruptcy laws then you will be able to wipe out your student loan obligations – but if you fail then you’re going to walk out of bankruptcy saddled with the same bills as when you walked in.

Contrary to news reports, there are times when you can wipe out student loans in a bankruptcy case.
To do so, you’re required to not only file for bankruptcy but also to file a separate lawsuit and prove that the debt amounts to an undue hardship. If you can meet the standard required under the bankruptcy laws then you will be able to wipe out your student loan obligations – but if you fail then you’re going to walk out of bankruptcy saddled with the same bills as when you walked in.