Bankruptcy Law Blog

Once all the necessary information is gathered (discussed in a previous post), the petition and the schedules can be filled out. This is usually done by your attorney and his or her staff (note: while it is possible to file for bankruptcy without providing all the necessary information at the outset, you should consult an…

When filing for chapter 7 bankruptcy, a debtor normally selects relevant property exemptions to avoid losing valuable assets. A skilled bankruptcy attorney can walk you through the bankruptcy process. When you file for chapter 7 bankruptcy, a bankruptcy trustee is appointed to oversee your estate. The trustee will examine your estate, and has authority to…

Running a business can be difficult in any economic time. But if the owner falls into hard times, it may cause the business the fall behind on debts. If the business falls too far into debt, the business owner may not have many options. One available option is to file for business bankruptcy. This is…

Running a business these days can be very difficult. A tough economy can lead many business owners to begin missing payments on debts owed to creditors. It does not take much to begin falling behind with creditors and having the creditors begin harassing you for payment. Mounting debt can lead business owners to be forced…

It doesn’t take much of a change in the economy for a business to be affected. Once an owner falls behind with one creditor, it doesn’t take much more to fall behind with most of them. This can leave a business in serious debt that the owner may or may not be able to get…

Finding a Bankruptcy Lawyer in Sacramento, CA is an important process because there are hundreds of bankruptcy lawyers to choose from. Mikalah Raymond Liviakis of the Liviakis Law Firm is one of them. As a chapter 13 specialist and business and commercial bankruptcy lawyer Liviakis gives clients new insight into reducing tax debt payments, lowering…

The recent economic times have led many Californians to rely more heavily on credit cards. But this increasing reliance on credit cards can lead to an increase in credit card debt. One of the biggest downfalls of credit card debt is that carrying a balance on a credit card can affect your credit score in…

Californians know that running a business can be a difficult but fulfilling profession. Entrepreneurship is what this country is built on. But with the rising costs of labor and material coupled with the slow economy, many businesses are struggling. It does not take long for a struggling business owner to quickly get behind on payments…

The economic downturn of recent years has led many Americans to rely on their credit cards more often to pay for every day expenses. But, an increase in the use of credit cards can lead to other financial issues for an individual or family. Credit card debt is often cited as a reason by many…

The recent economic times have forced many California individuals to re-evaluate their financial situations. In many cases, this has led to the creation of better budgets, but in some cases, it has required a filing for bankruptcy to get out from under mounting debt. Last year, a former Arkansas head coach filed for Chapter 7…