If you have recently moved to California, you may need to use the bankruptcy exemptions from the state your moved from.
After Acquired Interest Not Part of The Bankruptcy Estate
An after acquired interest that is related to an asset of the bankruptcy estate is not necessarily party of the bankruptcy estate. It depends on a number of factors.
10 Ways Bankruptcy Solves Tax Problems
Tax debt issues can be resolved through bankruptcy. A bankruptcy gives you the ability to discharge taxes, stop a tax garnishment, and set up a repayment plan.
Avoiding an Administrative Freeze on Your Bank Accounts
What steps should you take to avoid having your bank accounts frozen when you file for bankruptcy?
Court of Appeals Decides to Allow Bank to Put an “Administrative Freeze”
Court of Appeals Decides It’s OK for a Bank to Put an “Administrative Freeze” on Chapter 7 Debtors’ Bank Accounts
Can The Bank Take Money From My Account to Pay What I Owe Them?
Your bank or credit union may have a right to take money from your bank account if you owe them money. What should you do to protect yourself
Refinancing Your Mortgage After Bankruptcy
How to deal with refinancing your mortgage after bankruptcy.? What can you do when your lender refuses to refinance your mortgage after bankruptcy?
Advantages and Disadvantages of Reaffirming a Mortgage in California
Reaffirming a mortgage in California has several advantages when it involves your first mortgage. It can had several disadvantages when it involves a second and third mortgage.
Reaffirming Personal Property Other Than Your Vehicle
When should you reaffirm a debt for personal property such as jewelry and furniture. Will the creditor seek to repossess the personal property if you fail to reaffirm the debt.
Reaffirming Your Vehicle Loan In Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
When should you reaffirm your vehicle loan in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. What are benefits of reaffirming your vehicle and what are the drawbacks.
Your Tax Refund Can Be Taken If You Owe Certain Debts
The IRS can take your tax refund if you owe certain types of debts to the federal or state government. These include past due income taxes, student loans and child support.
Filing Bankruptcy without Your Spouse in California, Part 2
In California, a creditor of one spouse may be able to go after the income and assets of both spouses. Debts incurred during the marriage, by either spouse, can be satisfied from the community assets.