This is a common question among debtors who either don’t own their home, or are still making mortgage payments.  Some homeowners worry about what will happen to their house when they file bankruptcy.  It helps to understand your options prior to filing based on your unique situation. In most cases, debtors end up keeping their [...]

I get this complaint all the time:  “My mortgage company is not reporting that I am paying my mortgage payment on time each month because I did not reaffirm their loan.”  

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 [...]