When you are filing bankruptcy, sometimes the timing will make a difference in the benefits you receive from the bankruptcy. If you are facing foreclosure, eviction, wage garnishment, vehicle repossession or your utilities...
Besides the obvious of eliminating all qualifying debt, there are certain advantages to different types of personal bankruptcy. The two chapters of the bankruptcy code that benefit consumers are Chapter 7 and Chapter 13...
In 2005 the Bankruptcy Abuse and Prevention Act went into law. This act made filing bankruptcy more complicated than it had been before. The credit card companies heavily lobbied for stricter requirements for filing...
Also called the 341 meeting, the creditors meeting is held approximately 30 days after you file your bankruptcy paperwork. You and your attorney will attend this meeting, also attending will be your court-appointed trustee...
When you have successfully completed your bankruptcy case and were relieved of your qualifying debt, you may need some follow up action. Some of these may need the attention of your bankruptcy attorney. Are collection...
