Bankruptcy

Before discussing more about Chapter 7, let’s talk about your other debt relief options: (1) Continue to pay your debt.  Paying your debt off in full would be… Read More »Debt Relief Options

Debtors without legal representation can now make online payments On July 19, 2021, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California announced… Read More »Online Payments – Central District CA US Bankruptcy Court

Section 523(a)(6) A bankruptcy discharge “does not discharge an individual debtor from any debt for willful and malicious injury by the debtor to another entity… Read More »Are Acts Resulting in Injury/Damages Dischargeable?

After completing a consultation with Tran bankruptcy Law, if you qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, below is the step by step process to complete your… Read More »Outline of Basic Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Process

1) Stop Incurring Debt. This means you must stop using credit cards and/or taking out loans until your bankruptcyis complete and closed. In an emergency… Read More »Bankruptcy Preparation

Downloadable Version: Document Checklist How to Send Documents IMPORTANTANT – All requested documents are required prior to filing your bankruptcy petition. We prefer documents in… Read More »Document Checklist and Bankruptcy Preparation

Will the Bankruptcy Trustee go after Child and Spousal Support arrears to pay my creditors? According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’… Read More »Domestic Support (Child and Spousal Support) Obligations Arrears an Asset in Bankruptcy

Duty to Disclose When you file for protection under the bankruptcy code, you must disclose all assets, property, and money that you own at the… Read More »Is there a requirement to disclose gifts or assets received when filing bankruptcy?

Do I have to disclose cryptocurrency, gift cards, tax refunds, or property in a safe deposit box? The definition of an asset is anything that… Read More »What is an asset for Bankruptcy purposes?

Can I remove a second mortgage in Chapter 7? Unfortunately, a second mortgage cannot be removed in Chapter 7 bankruptcy. However, some liens can be… Read More »Remove Mortgage in Bankruptcy

Public NoticeOn March 19, 2021, Chief Judge Maureen A. Tighe issued General Order 21-03 In Re: COVID-19 Public Emergency – Reopening of All Intake Areas… Read More »General Order 21-03 Reopening Intake Areas in All Divisions

Per: https://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/news “United States Bankruptcy Court Central District of CaliforniaPUBLIC NOTICE General Order 21-01 COVID-19 Public Emergency – Closure Of All Courthouses Through January 29,… Read More »General Order 21-01 COVID-19 Public Emergency – Closure Of All Courthouses Through January 29, 2021