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.

An Oregon foreclosure mediation program has undeniably helped many debtors find a way to stay in their homes. The program provides Oregonians with a chance to meet with lenders in order to find ways avoid a foreclosure. The latest data from the Oregon Department of Justice show that since the program’s inception, more than 1,700 Oregonians have used it to reach agreements with their banks.

Probably the worst way for any Portland area Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Debtor to make a monthly payment is out of pocket.  If you have a regular job this isn’t a problem, the payment is just deducted from you wages and you never falls behind. Up to now self-employed debtors haven’t had any options other than to obtain checks and mail them once a month. The success rate in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy for debtors taking this route has been abysmal but up to now there hasn’t been any other options.

There are several provisions that address transfers before a bankruptcy case - federal bankruptcy statutes, state statutes, and state common law. Transfers that violate these rules are subject to avoidance and the involved parties may face other serious penalties.

There are several provisions that address transfers before a bankruptcy case - federal bankruptcy statutes, state statutes, and state common law. Transfers that violate these rules are subject to avoidance and the involved parties may face other serious penalties.

With so many Americans underwater with their homes, it should not be surprising that many people have elected to walk away from their homes and file for bankruptcy. Chapter 7 bankruptcy allows for the liquidation of property, real and personal. The debtor has the opportunity in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case to surrender items that+ Read More

It is basically true that a chapter 13 plan typically will have a monthly dollar amount which will last for the duration of the case. However, there are certain circumstances were a chapter 13 plan in bankruptcy can be modified. One such case would be where the debtor has fallen behind on his monthly plan+ Read More

The avoidance or "lien stripping" of "underwater" second or other junior liens has been much in the news lately since the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in the Bank of America cases. The Court held that wholly underwater second or other junior mortgages are not avoidable in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case.

The avoidance or "lien stripping" of "underwater" second or other junior liens has been much in the news lately since the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in the Bank of America cases. The Court held that wholly underwater second or other junior mortgages are not avoidable in a chapter 7 bankruptcy case.