Should I File For Bankruptcy Before My Car Is Repossessed? For many people struggling with their finances, the threat of losing a vehicle through repossession may be the final straw that drives them to discuss their case with a bankruptcy
As the recession continues more people who have been able to hold off a bankruptcy are finding themselves with no other option but to file. Just this last March 149,268 bankruptcies were filed in the United States. According the American
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CAN I DISCHARGE DEBTS TO A FORMER SPOUSE IN BANKRUPTCY? Certain debts to a spouse or former spouse may be discharged in a bankruptcy. However, the rules are quite complicated and you should carefully discuss the debts with a knowledgeable
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After several years of the worst recession in our life time, and years of depressing economic news, it appears that the first signs of good economic news are beginning to trickle in. Unfortunately, this will not slow down consumer bankruptcies,
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A recent New York Times Article, No Help In Sight, More Homeowners Walk Away, published February 2, 2010, suggested that more homeowners than any time in recent history are electing to walk away from real-estate that has no equity, or
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Many Arizona residents are aware that they are allowed a “homestead” exemption for equity in their primary residence. Many bankruptcy attorneys are aware of this fact as well. Currently, the homestead exemption in Arizona is $150,000. In the past, it
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Bankruptcy clients often have a difficult time determining which chapter to file under. The Chapter 7 is the most commonly considered type of bankruptcy. It is faster, cheaper, simpler, and the entire case is usually concluded within months. However, for
A recent online article on MSN.com provides some good information about consumers who are considering filing for bankruptcy. You can read the full text of the article here: http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/BankruptcyGuide/10-secrets-of-filing-for-bankruptcy.aspx. We would echo many of the items in this article. Most
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Once again, the judicial mortgage modification amendment intended to assist home owners with houses which are significantly upside-down has failed in the the House of Representatives, this time failing on a 188-241 vote late last week. Similar legislation passed the
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While many bankruptcies are caused largely by job loss, divorce, and other direct financial problems, more and more bankruptcies are being caused by insurmountable medical bills of the debtor or his/her family members. In many of these medical bankruptcies, the
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