Reinventing Credit Counseling

Bankruptcy Banter Podcast, Bifurcated Fee Discusion

Nebraska bankruptcy attorney Patrick Patino and had a great conversation about the hot topic of bifurcated chapter 7 fees in Nebraska.
In a traditional chapter 7 case all fees must be paid before a case is filed.  Why? Because unpaid attorney fees are wiped out once a case is filed so attorneys demand that all fees be paid BEFORE a case is filed.

Supreme Court Holds that “Mere Retention” of Estate Property After Bankruptcy Filing Doesn't Violate the Automatic Stay

Automatic Stay File with GavelOn January 14, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court decided City of Chicago, Illinois v. Fulton (Case No. 19-357, Jan. 14, 2021), a case which examined whether merely retaining estate property after a bankruptcy filing violates the automatic stay provided for by §362(a) of the Bankruptcy Code. The Court overruled the bankruptcy court and U.S.

Supreme Court Holds that “Mere Retention” of Estate Property After Bankruptcy Filing Doesn't Violate the Automatic Stay

Automatic Stay File with GavelOn January 14, 2021, the U.S. Supreme Court decided City of Chicago, Illinois v. Fulton (Case No. 19-357, Jan. 14, 2021), a case which examined whether merely retaining estate property after a bankruptcy filing violates the automatic stay provided for by §362(a) of the Bankruptcy Code. The Court overruled the bankruptcy court and U.S.

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Procedure in Seattle, Washington

Bankruptcy filings are beneficial for individuals who are no longer capable of making payments to their creditors. There are several advantages to filing for bankruptcy. One of the main reasons why debtors file bankruptcy is for an automatic stay, which prohibits collection activities from debt collectors. This means that the debtor shall be protected from creditor harassment and wage garnishment. Another objective of filing a bankruptcy petition is to obtain a bankruptcy discharge. 

Bankruptcy Filing: The Pros and Cons

Businesses that are struggling with debt often consider a bankruptcy petition. Most choose this legal process to be free from some (or possibly all) of their creditor debts.
After facing a huge unforeseen lawsuit filed against the company, some are forced to declare bankruptcy. As such, business owners associate bankruptcy cases with the feeling of failure, hardship, and loss. It is regarded as a last resort when a business hits rock bottom due to financial problems. This should not be the case.

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