Your Chapter 13 Repayment Plan

April 13, 2011

Your Chapter 13 Repayment Plan

The central feature of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy is the repayment plan. The Chapter 13 plan is a proposal by the debtor to repay certain debts in... Read More

How Often Can I File Bankruptcy?

April 11, 2011

How Often Can I File Bankruptcy?

 The federal bankruptcy laws do not limit the number of times an individual can file for bankruptcy protection. When an individual is facing... Read More

Can I Keep My Vehicle During Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

April 8, 2011

Can I Keep My Vehicle During Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

One of the most serious questions a client may ask is, “If I file Chapter 7 bankruptcy, can I keep my vehicle?” Like many simple,... Read More

I Have My Bankruptcy Discharge. Now What?

April 6, 2011

I Have My Bankruptcy Discharge. Now What?

You should obtain a copy of your credit report immediately after receiving your bankruptcy discharge. Federal law entitles you to one free credit... Read More

New Federal Protection for Exempt Bank Funds

April 4, 2011

New Federal Protection for Exempt Bank Funds

A new federal rule set to take effect on May 1, 2011, will increase protection for exempt funds in a garnished bank account. Federal law already... Read More

The Costs of Representing Yourself in a Bankruptcy Case

April 1, 2011

The Costs of Representing Yourself in a Bankruptcy Case

Remember that time is money. Benjamin Franklin (1748) Several years ago Ian Walker, a professor of economics at Warwick University in England,... Read More