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Bankruptcy Insights
How Will Filing for Bankruptcy Affect Your Children?
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 …
What to Expect at a Consultation with a Bankruptcy Attorney
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 …
Utilities and Bankruptcy
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 …
Should I Reaffirm a Secured Debt?
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. …
Senior Bankruptcy Filings on the Rise
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 …
Should You File for Bankruptcy?
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
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 …
Bankruptcy and Credit Scores
An overriding concern of individuals considering bankruptcy is what a bankruptcy will do to their credit score, and rightly so. Credit scores are used to determine whether you qualify for …
Sears Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
In the early morning hours of October 15, 2018, Sears Holding Corp. and various related entities filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District …
When a Customer Files for Bankruptcy
You received a notice in the mail that a customer has filed bankruptcy. What should you do? Is there a way to get paid the outstanding balance? Can you continue …