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.

The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) provides a consumer with certain rights regarding his file in the credit bureau. The FCRA was enacted to promote the accuracy, fairness, and privacy of information in the files of a credit bureau.

The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) provides a consumer with certain rights regarding his file in the credit bureau. The FCRA was enacted to promote the accuracy, fairness, and privacy of information in the files of a credit bureau.

Subpoenas Are Rare In Bankruptcy Subpoenas issued in consumer related bankruptcy cases are rare. They are usually issued by the United States Trustee pursuant to an investigation as to dischargeability. Although ordinary creditors do have the right to conduct 2004 examinations with court approval and subpoena documents, they often will not undergo the process because+ Read More