Debts Excluded From Chapter 7 Discharge

July 8, 2011

Debts Excluded From Chapter 7 Discharge

The purpose of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy is to liquidate all of the debtor's non-exempt property to pay creditors, and to legally discharge any... Read More

U.S. Bankruptcy Rate Drops

July 6, 2011

U.S. Bankruptcy Rate Drops

The steady increase in bankruptcy filings since 2005 may have finally leveled off. According to the American Bankruptcy Institute and National... Read More

Life Happens: Bankruptcy Conversion or Dismissal During Chapter 13

July 4, 2011

Life Happens: Bankruptcy Conversion or Dismissal During Chapter 13

Much of an individual’s bankruptcy case revolves around the date the case was filed, also called the petition date. On that date the debtor... Read More

Banks Are Not Playing Fair During Home Loan Modification

July 1, 2011

Banks Are Not Playing Fair During Home Loan Modification

National banks that took federal bail-out money also agreed to participate in government home modification programs. These banks have created... Read More