Determining Your Personal and Household Expenses in Arizona Bankruptcy

  When you decide to work with us to determine if Arizona bankruptcy is the right choice for you, we will want to review all of your property (assets) and your debts. To read more about the kinds of information we will want, read our article on “Gathering All the Facts.” We will also want [...]

Another Former Real Housewife Star Files for Bankruptcy Protection

PeggyTanous5-300x240Peggy Tanous, former star of the television series “Real Housewives of Orange County” files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection.  Known as a wealthy party girl to TV viewers, her financial liabilities include owing millions to a number of creditors including credit card companies, mortgage loans, and property taxes.  Even though she reportedly owes millions, Tanous [...]

Determining Your Personal and Household Expenses in Arizona Bankruptcy

  When you decide to work with us to determine if Arizona bankruptcy is the right choice for you, we will want to review all of your property (assets) and your debts.

The Truth About Settling Federal Student Loans

smug about settling a federal student loanYou may be able to settle your federal student loans.
You probably know that there are only two guarantees in life – death and taxes.
And you’ve also been told that when it comes to federal student loan debt, you’re on the hook for the full balance.

Today In Bankruptcy – 06-11-2013

Bank-of-American-New-York-City-Branch-RainingBringing you the most up-to-date news, tips and blogs throughout the web. Here’s your Bankruptcy Update for June 11, 2013 Could BofA Still Toss Countrywide into Bankruptcy? National Envelope Hopes To Lick Bankruptcy Filing Arcapita’s novel sharia bankruptcy plan approved

What You Should Know When You Are Ready to File Bankruptcy

bankruptcy-questionsFiling bankruptcy can give you the relief you need when the time is right to file.  Some people are quick to say that the process may do more harm than good, but for many who have filed (including a long list of celebrities), it is the beginning of a getting your finances and your life [...]

How To File Bankruptcy: Listing Your Personal Property

This is part of our series on How To File Bankruptcy.
how to file bankruptcyWhen you file bankruptcy, a failure to list all personal property may mean you don’t get to keep it.

Your Options for Dealing With Repossession Under California Law

california repossession lawIf your car has been repossessed and you live in California, your life may get a lot more difficult. Or not.
Most people think that if they don’t pay the car loan, the lender will come to repossess the vehicle. Once that’s done, they figure it’s all over.

Regaining Financial Control in Bankruptcy

Understanding the Purpose of BankruptcyFiling for bankruptcy can be a responsible option for anyone looking to regain control of their financial obligations.  Over 1,000,000 Americans sought bankruptcy protection in 2012 with many filing for legitimate reasons such as divorce, illness and job loss.  The decision to file for many is a serious personal step that was a challenge to [...]

Is Alimony Protected in Bankruptcy?

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A new court opinion issued by the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals declares that alimony is part of the bankruptcy estate and can be liquidated by the Chapter 7 Trustee unless a specific state exemption protecting the alimony award exists.  In re Mehlhaff, 2013 Bankr. LEXIS 944 (Bankr. D.S.D., Mar. 12, 2013).

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