Undue Hardship Paying Back Student Loans
The “undue hardship” test is a legal standard used in bankruptcy cases to determine whether a borrower’s student loan debt can be discharged. This test… Read More »Undue Hardship Paying Back Student Loans
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Discharging Student Loans in Bankruptcy
Discharging student loans in bankruptcy is difficult, but not impossible. In order to discharge student loans in a bankruptcy case, the debtor must demonstrate that… Read More »Discharging Student Loans in Bankruptcy
What Information Do I Have to Provide When I File Bankruptcy
Debtors are required to disclose a variety of information on their bankruptcy petitions, including: It is important to be honest and accurate when filling out… Read More »What Information Do I Have to Provide When I File Bankruptcy
Why Do Businesses File Bankruptcy
Businesses file bankruptcy for a variety of reasons, including: It’s important to note that filing for bankruptcy is a serious decision and should not be… Read More »Why Do Businesses File Bankruptcy
What Are The Benefits of Chapter 13
Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a type of reorganization bankruptcy that allows individuals with regular income to repay their debts over a period of 3 to… Read More »What Are The Benefits of Chapter 13
What Will Happen to My Home in Bankruptcy
Whether you can keep your home if you file bankruptcy in California depends on the type of bankruptcy you file and the exemptions available under… Read More »What Will Happen to My Home in Bankruptcy
Basic Requirements to Qualify for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
There are many variables to look at when determining whether you can file Chapter 7 bankruptcy. However, to qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in California,… Read More »Basic Requirements to Qualify for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Questions Frequently Asked at 341(a) Meeting of Creditors Hearing
1) Do you swear or affirm to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? 2) Did you provide the trustee with… Read More »Questions Frequently Asked at 341(a) Meeting of Creditors Hearing
Can creditor collect against my business if I received a bankruptcy discharge?
If you file bankruptcy and receive a discharge, the last thing you want to happen is for a creditor to levy you businesses bank accounts.… Read More »Can creditor collect against my business if I received a bankruptcy discharge?
Default Judgments in Bankruptcy
What is a default judgment? A default judgment happens when a Plaintiff in a lawsuit requests the court to enter a judgment against a defendant… Read More »Default Judgments in Bankruptcy
Mortgage Lender Will Not Report Timely Payments After Filing Bankruptcy.
Many people who own homes in California can file Chapter 7 Bankruptcy without losing their home. This is mainly due to the generous exemption laws… Read More »Mortgage Lender Will Not Report Timely Payments After Filing Bankruptcy.
Bankruptcy Definitions under 11 United States Code Section 101
When you file bankruptcy there are many terms that have special meaning. For example, a bankruptcy lawyer firm is considered a “debt relief agency” if… Read More »Bankruptcy Definitions under 11 United States Code Section 101