Supreme Court Bankruptcy Decisions from 2019 and Docket for 2020
The Supreme Court handed down a few significant decisions in 2019 and had an active docket of bankruptcy cases compared to previous years, where it only considered a limited number …
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The Supreme Court handed down a few significant decisions in 2019 and had an active docket of bankruptcy cases compared to previous years, where it only considered a limited number …
On August 23, 2019, President Donald J. Trump signed four new bankruptcy amendments into law: (1) the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019; (2) the Family Farmer Relief Act of …
A controlling question of California law dealing with the interplay between State law presumptions of community property and “form of title” on which there was no controlling California precedent has …
While bankruptcy is an option for those facing insurmountable debt, it is often difficult for the truly impoverished to obtain access to a chapter 7 bankruptcy. The 2005 amendments to …
Most clients who come into our office seeking bankruptcy-related services are familiar with the term “bankruptcy.” We have noticed, however, that many people are initially confused about the differences in …
Most people who file bankruptcy are seeking a fresh start for themselves and their family, including a brighter future for their children. Therefore, we are often asked by clients how …
Many people are nervous or embarrassed at the prospect of meeting with a bankruptcy attorney to discuss personal bankruptcy. For many people, the mere thought of bankruptcy can elicit more …
The Bankruptcy Code prevents utility companies from altering, disconnecting, or refusing service to a customer because of a bankruptcy filing. Additionally, utility companies are prohibited from refusing to provide services …
While a bankruptcy is primarily geared to assist you in shedding debt, you may want to recommit to the terms of certain debts, such as your home or vehicle loan. …
Since 1991, bankruptcy filings by Americans who are 65 or older have tripled, according to data from the Consumer Bankruptcy Project. While the American population is getting older, that trend only …
The thought of declaring bankruptcy can be a confusing and scary process. Should you continue to use your credit cards and try to make the monthly minimum payments or should …
The Meeting of Creditors, or the 341 Meeting, adeptly named after Section 341 of the Bankruptcy Code, is the only hearing most consumer debtors must attend when filing bankruptcy. Many …