When filing for bankruptcy, most people retain the services of a bankruptcy attorney to assist with the process. It is a wise course of action since bankruptcy law can be complicated. Understanding things like exemptions can make the difference between being able to retain the majority of your property or watching it all be liquidated….

If you own a business and are filing for bankruptcy, you may be wondering, “Can I get a small business loan after bankruptcy?”  For those filing a personal bankruptcy, this is a good question to ask. A personal bankruptcy is not going on the record of the business unless the business is a sole proprietorship….

When homeowners file for bankruptcy, they are often concerned about what will happen to their home, if they will be able to keep it and what will happen to their mortgage. It is common for us to hear the question, “Will filing for Chapter 7 get rid of my mortgage?” The answer is far more…

If needing to file bankruptcy, you may want to know what will happen to your retirement plans once you file. Naturally, after working hard for years and adding to retirement funds on a regular basis, the thought of losing those funds to file for bankruptcy can be more than alarming. Hard work and dedication are…

Many people call our bankruptcy law firm wanting to know how to handle current or pending debts, especially medical bills. Understandably, it can be difficult to know when to move forward with a bankruptcy filing. With debts mounting and creditors moving forward on things like foreclosures and repossessions simultaneously, it is best to seek professional…

Many people call our law firm and ask questions about bankruptcy. One such question is if filing for bankruptcy will wipe out any unfiled or unpaid income tax debt. The question is a good one since many people have to file bankruptcy, in part, due to tax debt. However, the answer is not one that…

As a bankruptcy law firm, we know that child support can be incredibly high and make it difficult for people to maintain a good standard of living. If the child support payments make it impossible for someone to keep up with credit card payments and other loans, give us a call. We have the knowledge…

Clients who file for bankruptcy and have a successful discharge may find themselves in a situation where they need to file for bankruptcy again. However, there are different rules and regulations to consider when filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy a second time. While most people are aware that there is a time…

Many people call our bankruptcy law firm to schedule an appointment and discuss options for filing bankruptcy. During these appointments, it is common to hear questions like, “Can I keep my jewelry if I file for bankruptcy in California?” The answer depends on the exemptions one is claiming and the other assets that a person…

It may come as a surprise to some, that many people considering bankruptcy wonder if they can run up their credit cards before filing bankruptcy. Bankruptcy discharges credit card debt. Whether the credit card is $1 or $100,000, a bankruptcy discharge will typically result in a successful wiping out of the liability of that debt. However,…