You've had your consultation with an experienced bankruptcy attorney. You've listened to what he/she has said, and you have decided to take the plunge. Get ready. You're about to jump into the bankruptcy water and file a bankruptcy case. The question is what do you next? First and foremost, ...
It is more common than not for us to see a client who has been pushed into filing for bankruptcy because a creditor has literally come knocking on the door, and the client is now facing a lawsuit. It is extremely understandable that, when faced with many debts, that ...
One of my very first blogs, titled “The Game of Life,” analyzed a case in Arizona involving the possibility of exempting, or protecting, life insurance policies in Chapter 7 bankruptcy. I am sure many of you may have forgotten this case, but debtor’s attorneys have not. We have been ...
As many people know, the United States Supreme Court recently ruled on one of the more controversial issues of this millennium. Over the last few months, The Supreme Court heard arguments centering on the new health care bill (more commonly termed “Obama Care”), including a portion of the bill that ...
A common belief of many people who are considering filing for bankruptcy is that they will lose all of their possessions if they file. Typically, the issue of assets is most significant in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. This is because a Chapter 7 bankruptcy is considered a liquidation bankruptcy. When ...
You've gone to see a bankruptcy attorney and got along with him/her pretty well. You've signed the attorney's retainer agreement, gathered all of your documents, and filed your case. Now what? The typical bankruptcy process looks like this: retain an attorney, prepare the petition, file the petition, and then ...
In life, we often overlook the small things and the minor details. For the most part, this has no real significant consequence for us. Despite a few missed details, it our lives will still be "business as usual." In bankruptcy, however, the "devil is in the details." All the ...
Many people seek bankruptcy relief in order to receive a fresh start. They are looking to wipe the slate clean and start anew. While bankruptcy can certainly achieve this goal, not all debts are created equal in bankruptcy. There are certain debts that are deemed non-dischargeable. This means they ...
People say that one can never be too old to learn. I believe this is true. However, as we get older, our learning process can be hindered by our inability to accept new ideas and break free from old habits. Two Fridays ago, I attended a continuing legal education ...
A challenge was proposed to me by a friend to tell him, "everything there is to know about the Trayvon Martin Case." I am not sure if I can ever know "everything there is to know" about this case, but the challenge generated an idea to make this week's blog ...