Huge Increase in California Homestead Exemption The homestead exemption protects a specific dollar amount of a homeowner’s home equity from his or her creditors. In California, the California homestead exemption amount of protection is substantially increasing as of January 1, 2021. This increase in protection makes it much more likely that homeowners in financial difficulty […]
Bankruptcy Court Trumps Federal Arbitration Clause
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals found that the bankruptcy court trumps an arbitration clause for the purpose of determining the nondischargeability of a debt.
Famous People Who Have Filed for Bankruptcy
Many famous politicians, entertainers and inventors have faced financial problems and have had to file for bankruptcy protection. List of famous people who have filed for bankruptcy.
U.S. Department of Justice Sues Standard & Poors in California
March. Given the Avvo Client’s Choice Award for 2013 regarding Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Southern California Law Advocates, P.C. offers a free consultation for new clients!
Preventing Bankruptcy Through Financial Education
Financial education in our school system may help our younger generation avoid financial problems or filing for bankruptcy.