When you have decided to file bankruptcy there are certain issues that need to be determined prior to your filing. As your Arizona bankruptcy attorneys, we will discuss the strategies involved in filing that will be of the most benefit to you and your spouse or family, if applicable. Should Both Spouses File Bankruptcy? [...]

  When you have decided to file bankruptcy there are certain issues that need to be determined prior to your filing. As your Arizona bankruptcy attorneys, we will discuss the strategies involved in filing that will be of the most benefit to you and your spouse or family, if applicable. Should Both Spouses File Bankruptcy?

The honest answer is it depends.  You will certainly have the ability to keep your home provided that you make timely payments.  Allow me to explain.  One of the main benefits of filing Chapter 13 or the main reason why people file Chapter 13 is in order to save their real estate and other property. + Read MoreThe post Will I lose my house in Chapter 13? appeared first on

As a business owner, determining whether your spouse is liable for what is owed in a bankruptcy filing depends on how your business is structured and the debt incurred. In many situations, for married couples it depends on where you live.  In other words, an aspect you may need to consider is how common law [...]

There are several things that you should not do if you are considering filing for bankruptcy under either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.  One of the things that people do which is a prohibited act is repaying a family member or a friend within a year of filing for bankruptcy.  This is known as a+ Read MoreThe post Is there anyt

Bringing you the most up-to-date news, tips and blogs throughout the web. Here’s your Bankruptcy Update for August 22, 2013 Judge approves Kodak’s bankruptcy plan Time to Bring Bankruptcy Back for Student Loan Debt Bankruptcy Name Game

It is common for people to have outstanding debt and while the amount owed varies, many may not be aware of how close they are to having their creditor take legal action against them.  For a number of debtors, legal action from a creditor comes at a time they least expect it.  This reason alone [...]

Here at Shenwick & Associates, we are seeing a significant uptick in reviewing and negotiating commercial leases. For those who have never leased commercial office space in Manhattan, you need to be aware that the market and leasing terms are unlike any other commercial real estate market in America. Here are seven provisions that all commercial tenants should request when negotiating an office lease in Manhattan. Failing to consider these points can cost a tenant a significant amount of money and aggravation.

Chapter 13 bankruptcy can help you in a ton of ways if you are struggling financially.  The first way that Chapter 13 can help you is to save your house.  If you have fallen behind on your mortgage payments because of the loss of job or illness or just unexpected expenses, you can put what+ Read MoreThe post How Can Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Help? appeared first on

Chapter 7 bankruptcy is remarkably powerful – and incredibly fast.
I’ve always said that it takes longer to decide to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy than for the case to go through the court system.