What will bankruptcy do to my credit? This is probably the question most often asked by our clients and potential clients when they are considering bankruptcy. While each client will have a different experience based on their individual circumstances, the question to the answer remains the same. It is absolutely possible to rebuild your credit […]

A common question that people considering bankruptcy may have is whether or not a judgment that has been entered against them will be discharged through their bankruptcy. The short answer is that in many cases the answer is yes, but there are some circumstances that won’t discharge the debt. For example, let’s say someone has […]

Getting your bankruptcy case filed can be a problem if you don’t know where to do so.
Lots of people call me up and ask me to file a case in Los Angeles because they work there and it’s easier for them to get to the court. This, of the fact that they live in Orange County.

Medical debt continues to be one of the most common reasons why people file personal bankruptcy.  Yet, recent studies may provide evidence that rising drug costs are partly to blame.  Medical debt related to unpaid bills is one matter, but for those who are dealing with a medical illness, the rising cost of medicine is [...]

A recent article by the New York Times reviewed a study of whether medical bills for cancer patients cause more bankruptcies. The researchers found that “cancer patients were twice as likely to file for bankruptcy as people without cancer.” The study was conducted at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle.

According to news reports coming from literally hundreds of outlets, comedian Sinbad has filed a

Divorce is one of the leading causes of bankruptcy.  The question is always whether it is better to file bankruptcy before a divorce or after a divorce.  There is no right answer, because it depends on your individual situation.  I have previously written about the benefits of bankruptcy before divorce.  However it might not be possible for you to file bankruptcy before your divorce or you might not need bankruptcy until after your divorce.  Additionally, there may be issues of legal strategy where it ma

Chapter 13 bankruptcy is reorganization through a Chapter 13 trustee.  The reason why many people will file Chapter 13 is to save a home that has gone into foreclosure.  Now, the reason why the home fell into foreclosure could be several; in many cases, someone has lost their job, fallen behind on their bills and+ Read MoreThe post What are the most common ca

When you file for bankruptcy protection, the Petition’s got some interesting friends that come along for the ride.
Your bankruptcy petition is three simple pages, calling for some simple bits of information.
It’s the gateway to the bankruptcy case, with every answer spilling into more questions.
Tread lightly or you may spring a trap.