Bankruptcy Law Blog

The previous 24 months has been a tough one for retailers with a high brick-and-mortar footprint. No less than 21 major brand name companies with traditional retail models filed voluntary petitions for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection under the US Bankruptcy Code breaking a record previously set in 2008 during the housing crisis. Additionally, 6,700 stores…

What happens to rental property in bankruptcy, like most facets of bankruptcy law, depends on whether you file Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Furthermore, the state in which you file bankruptcy, the amount of debt you have, and the amount of equity you have in all your properties will affect what happens to…

Much of the negative feeling towards bankruptcy revolves around not knowing what will happen if you file chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy. As a result, one of the biggest questions surrounding the issue of whether or not to file bankruptcy in Sacramento California is what happens to investments during bankruptcy. The answer depends on…

A Chapter 7 bankruptcy case is typically the quickest and simplest type of bankruptcy in Sacramento. After filing bankruptcy, you can typically expect to have your eligible debts discharged within four to six months. A few things that can slow down your Chapter 7 bankruptcy discharge are additional documentation requests from the trustee, if the…

A typical question we hear revolves around credit card usage before bankruptcy. Specifically, individuals want to know how using a credit card with the months leading up to filing for bankruptcy protection can affect the filer’s ability to discharge the debt. This is something that is very strongly discouraged as getting cash advances from credit…

When you file for bankruptcy protection, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court will assign a bankruptcy trustee to your bankruptcy case. Bankruptcy trustees are an important function of your bankruptcy, and according to many bankruptcy attorneys in California, your success in having your debts discharged lies firmly in the lap of your bankruptcy trustee. The bankruptcy trustee’s…

When filing for bankruptcy protection, a very common question we hear often is about how chapter 13 bankruptcy affects your credit. No matter which type of bankruptcy works best for your personal situation, once you file bankruptcy, your credit report will reflect that for many years. While filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy may negatively affect…

“A fool and his money are soon parted” is an old English proverb that some scammers take seriously during the holiday season. It seems like every Christmas new scams are concocted to separate honest people from their hard-earned cash, and this year is no different. Here are the latest Christmas scams, exposed courtesy of the…

A man serving an 18-year prison sentence after pleading guilty to wire fraud, bankruptcy fraud, and money laundering escaped from a minimum security prison in California last week and is still at large. The man, Frederick Darren Berg, who ran one of the largest Ponzi schemes in the state of Washington, was apparently able to…

When faced with overwhelming debt, Chapter 13 bankruptcy exists as a form of debt relief, enacted by the federal government. Chapter 13 bankruptcy, or repayment bankruptcy, is an alternative to Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which is often referred to as a liquidation bankruptcy. Individuals with additional monthly income, and who own significant assets are typically better…