Bankruptcy may help stop a number of collection attempts from creditors depending on your situation.  Many people have a habit of ignoring or neglecting collection notices from creditors and wait too long to begin the filing process.  Meaning in some cases, it may have made sense legally to file sooner to avoid further action being [...]

Written by: Robert DeMarco

Written by: Robert DeMarco

After filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the Fresno area, you will be required to attend the "Meeting of Creditors" at the Robert E. Coyle Fresno Federal Court House.  The meeting is also referred to as the "341 Meeting." 

The Fresno Federal Court House is located at 2500 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA 93721.  It's on the corner of "O" Street and Tulare.  There are several courthouses in downtown Fresno.  It's the one with the tall evergreen trees.  I have had a lot of clients go to the wrong one.  Here are a couple of pictures of the court house that you want to go into: 

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Whether you are struggling in getting debt obligations paid such as medical bills, personal loans, credit card debt, mortgage payments, or student loans, chances are you are not alone.  Every year bankruptcy is filed by millions of consumers who are tired of struggling in trying to make ends meet and want a fresh start. As [...]

While it is true there are special requirements to meet in order to get student loan debt discharged in bankruptcy, more debtors are being granted elimination of the debt.  Recent reports have reviewed a number of previous bankruptcy filings by consumers over the last few years that have included student loan debt, and the outcome [...]

We have all heard about the pending legislation to increase student loan interest rates on new student loans, however, there is an even more important bill pending in Congress which may actually help people with their student loan debt.

The bankruptcy court doesn’t send you mail unless it’s important.
Sometimes creditors just can’t help themselves from running afoul of the bankruptcy laws.
My client owed $78 to her dermatologist.  She had a host of other overdue debts that led her to my office and, after realizing she was over $50,000 in the red she decided to file for bankruptcy.

  Advantages of Bankruptcy As part of our work with clients considering bankruptcy, we want to make sure you understand all of your options. When you are faced with stress and overwhelming debt, bankruptcy can be one option that can quickly end creditor harassment. When you file for bankruptcy, your creditors must stop calling or [...]