Will I Lose My House If I File Bankruptcy? One of the most stressful questions when considering bankruptcy is whether or not you will lose your home in a bankruptcy case.  In order to answer this question properly, it is important to distinguish between the main two types of bankruptcy cases for consumer debtors. Chapter...Read More

You have worked diligently to get your case filed with our firm.  But then, now what?  After your case is filed, you must complete the following steps: 1.) Once your case is filed, you will receive an email from our office.  The email will give you a case number and remind you to complete your...Read More

The Use of Fear of Bankruptcy by Debt Settlement Companies Most people are worried about bankruptcy and its effect on your credit. In fact people have a strong fear and repulsion to bankruptcy from the social conditioning we all receive.  Bankruptcy is associated with failure, is shameful and for some immoral.  No one wants to...Read More

Clients who file bankruptcy have different understandings of what their role is in the bankruptcy process.  This blog post will attempt to clarify the bankruptcy filer’s role in getting their bankruptcy case filed.  Over the years, we have encountered a few people who were surprised by the amount of “work” required to file a bankruptcy...Read More

There have been many ways that Covid-19 has impacted our lives.  From wearing masks for office visits, having more phone and video conference appointments, and to the different ways in that it has impacted bankruptcy filings.  One of the more interesting aspects to Covid-19 is that it has allowed individuals who otherwise would not qualify...Read More

There are two different types of bankruptcy cases that most people (consumers) file for: Liquidation Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Reorganization Chapter 13 Bankruptcy.  Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the most common type of bankruptcy filed in the United States by a very large margin.  A common question we get is, how long does a Chapter 7...Read More

Process of Bankruptcy: Chapter 7 The following is a list of the most common steps in a typical Chapter 7 Bankruptcy case. Your bankruptcy attorney will notify you if you are required to do anything more than what is listed below. Please use this as a general reference for your case. If you have any...Read More

Chapter 7 vs Chapter 13 Bankruptcy When you are considering filing for bankruptcy, it is important that you know the difference between chapter 7 vs chapter 13 bankruptcy.  Each has its advantages and disadvantages and each has its requirements for qualification.  A person may qualify for one and not for the other, and in some...Read More