Bankruptcy Law Blog

Sometimes it is difficult to know what type of bankruptcy would be in your best interest; here is a quick guide to cover the basics. You should ultimately talk to a bankruptcy attorney to determine the best course of action for your unique situation. Analysis of Income and Debt In both Chapter 7 and Chapter…

Chapter 13 bankruptcy is for reorganization and repayment of your debt. People often choose Chapter 13 when they are behind in their secured loans such as their home or vehicles, and they want to keep those assets. Chapter 13 bankruptcy can also be an option if someone doesn’t qualify to file a Chapter 7 liquidation…

If you fall behind on your car payments, and you believe your vehicle is about to be repossessed, one of the first things you should do is remove any personal items out of your car. Sometimes personal belongings can vanish from your car at the impound lot. If you leave necessary items in your vehicle…

If you fall behind in your student loans, the government has a number of ways to come after you to get their money. When you stop paying on your student loans altogether, they are considered to be in default. If your student loans are in default, the government can deny you new student loans and…

When you are having financial difficulties, sometimes the timing of when you file for bankruptcy can be just as important as the type you file. Delaying Filing There may be times you might want to delay filing bankruptcy for a few months to make sure your work bonuses or one-time payments are not going to…

If you find that you are in financial trouble again after your bankruptcy has been discharged, you may need to file again to get bankruptcy protection from your creditors. You can file for bankruptcy as often as you want, but you will only receive a discharge if the legal requirements are met. Chapter 7 If…

Chapter 7 is often the most straightforward and quickest type of personal bankruptcy. This type of bankruptcy is considered a liquidation bankruptcy. Upon completing all of the required steps, your qualifying debt will be discharged within an average of six months. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is regarded as a reorganization bankruptcy. In this type of personal…

At Liviakis Law Firm, we understand that filing for bankruptcy is a big decision. Therefore, we have compiled a list of the top 25 questions that you should consider before taking this step: These questions are crucial to understand and consider before you decide to file for bankruptcy. At Liviakis Law Firm, we are here…

In Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the nonexempt assets are sold, and the proceeds go to pay your creditors. Both federal and state laws allow the court to void an asset sale that was made just prior to filing for bankruptcy. If the court determines that the assets were sold or transferred to avoid having them be…

As part of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA), an annual statistics report is required to be submitted to Congress by the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. The report is also accessible to the public. BAPCPA Report – 2017 The summary of findings for the calendar year 2017…