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Should I Tell My Creditors I’m Filing Bankruptcy?
Many prospective clients ask us if they should notify their creditors that they are intending to filing bankruptcy. Additionally, at... View Article
Did You Not Qualify For Chapter 7? Changes To The Means Test May Affect You
Have you looked at bankruptcy and been told you make too much to file under Chapter 7? As of November 1,... View Article
Does A Change In Homestead Exemption Mean More Chapter 7 Bankruptcies In California In 2021?
Forthcoming changes in California law will result in a tremendous increase in homeowners’ ability to protect their homes through Chapter... View Article
Mistakes You Should Avoid Before Filing Bankruptcy
How far should you go to try and pay your debts before considering filing bankruptcy? Do you potentially mortgage your future... View Article
Traditional Signs Pointing To Potential Surge In Bankruptcy Cases… But Does Covid Change Things?
Since 2008, trends in personal bankruptcy filings have strongly correlated with two indicators: Unemployment rate and missed mortgage payments. The... View Article
Can I Discharge An Overpayment Of Unemployment Benefits From The Edd?
Unemployment is often a factor leading to someone filing for bankruptcy. As a result, many filers are recent recipients of... View Article
Bankruptcy Filings Down Nationwide
Are Americans Waiting Too Long to File Bankruptcy Amidst COVID? Roughly 17 million people (about 14% of US households) owe... View Article
What Property Can I Keep In Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
When a bankruptcy is filed, all property in your name becomes part of a “Bankruptcy Estate”, which in essence means... View Article
What Happens To My Checking & Savings Accounts If I Go Bankrupt?
When filing bankruptcy, one may be including a debt owed to their bank. It is commonplace to have a line... View Article
Covid Unemployed And Skyrocketing Medical Debt
We have all heard about how unemployment rates have ballooned since shelter in place orders in March of 2020. 13.3%... View Article