The benefits and drawbacks in bankruptcy from DOMA being struck down as unconstitutional. How will this benefit same-sex marriages in bankruptcy?
What Are the Drawbacks of a Short Sale?
If you are considering doing a short sale on your home it is important that you understand some of the problems involved in completing a short sale.
What Does it Take to Discharge a Student Loan in Bankruptcy?
A new 9th circuit decision on discharging student loans found that the district court erred in weighing the evidence instead of applying the “clearly erroneous” standard.
California Wildcard Exemption in Bankruptcy – How Is it Used?
In California there is a wildcard bankruptcy exemptions that allow you to protect and keep property in bankruptcy. How does this wildcard work?
I Forgot to List One of My Creditors In My Bankruptcy Case
If you forgot to list one of your creditors in your bankruptcy case then the debt may not be discharged in your bankruptcy case
The Important Concept of “Fraudulent Transfers” Explored in a New Appeals Court Ruling
A new appeals court ruling on fraudulent transfers looks at what needs to be examined when determining “reasonably equivalent value” in a transfer.
Do I Have to List All My Debts In My Bankruptcy?
If you are considering bankruptcy then you have probably thought “Do I Have to List All My Debts In My Bankruptcy?” . The answer is yes.
Social Security Income Not Considered in Good Faith Inquiry
A 9th circuit court decision has found that Social Security income cannot be considered in determine whether a Chapter 13 plan was proposed in good faith.
Saving Your Home from Foreclosure through Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Filing for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy can help you save your home from foreclosure. Each chapter provides different advantages for saving your home.
Bankruptcy Benefits and Limits for Stopping Child and Spousal Support
Bankruptcy can help you set up a repayment plan for back child and spousal support. Chapter 13 can stop aggressive collection efforts for back child and spousal support.
Stopping Collections from the IRS and FTB through Bankruptcy
The bankruptcy automatic stay protects debtors from collection efforts from the IRS and Franchise Tax Board. Bankruptcy stops collections from the IRS and FTB.
Two Important Changes to Bankruptcy Dollar Amounts
Important changes to bankruptcy may affect your ability to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy and the length of time you are required to be in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy.