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Ray Garcia Law Blog

Covers Florida bankruptcy and foreclosure defense.

http://raygarcialaw.com/blog/

May 16
Short Sale Misconceptions in Florida

Short Sale Misconceptions in Florida

A short sale allows a homeowner to sell a home where more is owed than what it is worth. Unfortunately, many short sale misconceptions have developed. It is important to clarify these misconceptions. Misconception #1 – Banks…
May 5
Foreclosure Lawsuits by Lender Now Employ an Order to Show Cause

Foreclosure Lawsuits by Lender Now Employ an Order to Show Cause

Florida Statute 702.10 was enacted to allow foreclosure Lenders a procedure by which they may attempt to expedite the foreclosure process when they serve the homeowner with a foreclosure lawsuit. Following the procedure of Florida…
Apr 30
FHFA New Streamlined Modification Program

FHFA New Streamlined Modification Program

The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will offer a new, simplified loan modification initiative to minimize losses and to help troubled borrowers avoid foreclosure and stay in their homes.…

Rank this Week: 1428

DebtStoppers USA Bankruptcy Blog

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosures. By DebtStoppers USA

http://www.debtstoppersblog.com/

May 14
Can Filing for Bankruptcy Stop Creditor Judgments for Credit Card Debt?

Can Filing for Bankruptcy Stop Creditor Judgments for Credit Card Debt?

Credit card judgments are like ticking time bombs: You never know when they're going to go off. For many consumers, bankruptcy is the best way to diffuse this potentially disastrous situation. As consumer debts grow, more lenders are…
May 8
Loan Modification vs. Bankruptcy: Which Is the Best Way to Stop Foreclosure?

Loan Modification vs. Bankruptcy: Which Is the Best Way to Stop Foreclosure?

When you're falling behind on your mortgage payments, the chance to change the terms on your loan via a mortgage modification can sound almost too good to be true. Unfortunately, it often is. Loan modifications have gained notoriety in…
May 2
Do You Have Too Much Debt? 5 Signs You Need Help Relieving Your Debt Burden

Do You Have Too Much Debt? 5 Signs You Need Help Relieving Your Debt Burden

Debt has a tendency to sneak up on you. You open a new credit card account and tell yourself you'll pay off the balance each month. You raid your 401k and promise yourself you'll pay it back when you get that windfall you've been waiting…

Rank this Week: 1426

Texas Bankruptcy Blog

By Fears Nachawati Law Firm.

http://www.txbankruptcyblog.com

May 17
Bankruptcy Dollar Amounts Increase

Bankruptcy Dollar Amounts Increase

Section 104 of the Bankruptcy Code authorizes adjustments of certain dollar amounts every three years to account for inflation. The effective date of the most recent changes was April 1, 2013 and increased bankruptcy dollar amounts by 6.3%.…
May 15
US Trustee Suspends Random Bankruptcy Audit

US Trustee Suspends Random Bankruptcy Audit

Back in 2005, lobbyists for big banks convinced Congress that rampant abuse plagued the federal bankruptcy system. Congress bought into this theory and passed the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005. Congress…
May 13
Tips for Flying Under the Trustee's Radar in Bankruptcy

Tips for Flying Under the Trustee's Radar in Bankruptcy

Your Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee is assigned dozens of cases each month and must process these cases as efficiently as possible. Most of these cases speed through the bankruptcy process to discharge without complication. Avoiding the…

Rank this Week: 1506

Lee Bankruptcy Blog

Covers bankruptcy and financial news. By Lee Law Firm, PLLC.

http://leebankruptcy.com/bankruptcy_blog/

May 17
Bankruptcy Review For May 17, 2013

Bankruptcy Review For May 17, 2013

This week in bankruptcy news: A recent study suggests that cancer patients are twice as likely to seek bankruptcy protection due to insolvency from overwhelming medical debt than those without cancer. Meanwhile, more California cities…
May 16
HAMP vs. Bankruptcy

HAMP vs. Bankruptcy

Despite the strengthened U.S. economy, many homeowners are still behind on their mortgages. Fortunately, there are many options for homeowners with underwater mortgages, but the choices can be overwhelming. From filing for bankruptcy to a…
May 15
How to Protect Assets When Filing for Bankruptcy

How to Protect Assets When Filing for Bankruptcy

For most people who file for bankruptcy, their biggest concern involves the protection of their assets. When filing for a Chapter 7, debtors want to ensure that they can keep their possessions as they seek a fresh financial start. Working…

Rank this Week: 1615

Arizona Chapter 13 Lawyer Blog

Covers Bankruptcy. Published By Joseph C. McDaniel, P.C.

http://www.arizonachapter13lawyerblog.com/

Oct 12
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Oct 12
Eulogy for Joseph McDaniel

Eulogy for Joseph McDaniel

Joseph C. McDaniel, Esq. 1950-2011 It is with an extremely heavy heart that I write this on behalf of Joseph's staff and myself. As many of you may already know, and for those of you who may not have read or heard, Joseph C. McDaniel passed…
Sep 24
Top Ten Bankruptcy Articles This Week!

Top Ten Bankruptcy Articles This Week!

I have another bankruptcy blog, Bankruptcy Crossroads. And that blog has been getting a lot of attention lately! Here are the top ten bankruptcy blogposts this week in Bankruptcy Crossroads; enjoy!

Rank this Week: 1579

Sonoma County Bankruptcy Lawyer…

Sonoma County Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers landlord-tenant, bankruptcy, small business and family law. By Richard C. Koman.

http://www.richardkoman.com

Dec 8
California eviction basic

California eviction basic

I wrote this step by step for Avvo a while back, called How to Evict a Tenant in California. It’s not just the basic procedures, but also gives a sense of the negotiation and settlement process that is key to working out a good deal. 1…
Sep 23
Thinking about college? Did you know student loan debt is nondischargeable?

Thinking about college? Did you know student loan debt is nondischargeable?

Created by: CollegeAtHome.com
Sep 23
Thinking about college? Did you know student loan debt is nondischargeable?

Thinking about college? Did you know student loan debt is nondischargeable?

Created by: CollegeAtHome.com

Rank this Week: 1655

St. Louis Bankruptcy Lawyers Blog

Covers Bankruptcy Law. Published by Brinkman & Alter, LLC

http://www.stlouisbankruptcylawyersblog.com/

May 15
IF MY CAR IS REPOSSESSED CAN I GET IT BACK IF I FILE A ST LOUIS BANKRUPTCY?

IF MY CAR IS REPOSSESSED CAN I GET IT BACK IF I FILE A ST LOUIS BANKRUPTCY?

Yes, you certainly can. But timing is of the essence. So if your car was recently repo'ed, then you will need to move quickly. One of the main reasons why someone might contemplate a St. Louis Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a repossessed car…
May 9
CAN I GET RID OF MEDICAL BILLS IN A ST LOUIS BANKRUPTCY?

CAN I GET RID OF MEDICAL BILLS IN A ST LOUIS BANKRUPTCY?

Yes, you absolutely can. In fact, having high medical bills is one of the biggest reasons why someone chooses to file a St. Louis bankruptcy. The amount that hospitals charge for medical services is extremely high. A recent report done in…
May 6
DO I HAVE TO INCLUDE ALL OF MY DEBTS WHEN I FILE A ST LOUIS BANKRUPTCY?

DO I HAVE TO INCLUDE ALL OF MY DEBTS WHEN I FILE A ST LOUIS BANKRUPTCY?

Yes, you do. The court does not allow you to pick and choose which debts will be included, and which will not. But there are a few wrinkles to that general rule. To begin with, there are three main types of debts: 1) secured debts (such…

Rank this Week: 1787

Long Island Bankruptcy Blog

Covers bankruptcy law, practice and procedure. By Craig Robins.

http://longislandbankruptcyblog.com

Apr 5
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Mar 3
Judge Joel Asarch Passes Away. Funeral to be Monday March 4, 2013

Judge Joel Asarch Passes Away. Funeral to be Monday March 4, 2013

Written by Craig D. Robins, Esq. The Honorable Joel Asarch, a very personable Nassau County attorney who had been serving as a Nassau County Supreme Court justice, died of a heart attack this morning at South Nassau Communities Hospital in…
Feb 17
Mortgage Lenders Resorting to Creativity to Avoid Foreclosure on Long Island

Mortgage Lenders Resorting to Creativity to Avoid Foreclosure on Long Island

Written by Craig D. Robins, Esq. Faced with a wave of judicial sentiment against them, banks have begun seeking more creative ways to resolve delinquent mortgages than rushing to foreclose against the homeowner, which for quite some…

Rank this Week: 1795

California Litigation Attorney…

California Litigation Attorney Blog

Covers legal news. By Reid & Hellyer.

http://www.rhlaw.com/blog/

Feb 12
The Tax Implications of the $1M Reward for Christopher Dorner’s Capture

The Tax Implications of the $1M Reward for Christopher Dorner’s Capture

According to recent news reports, a $1 million reward was being offered for information leading to the capture of Christopher Dorner, the former LAPD police officer who is suspected of killing 3 people and wounding 2 people in Southern…
Feb 12
Catch me if you can, and pay the tax if you do – Information Reward

Catch me if you can, and pay the tax if you do – Information Reward

According to recent news reports, a $1 million reward is being offered for information leading to the capture of Christopher Dorner, the former LAPD police officer who is suspected of killing 3 people and wounding 2 people in Southern…
Feb 8
The Tax Cost of Litigation Part I

The Tax Cost of Litigation Part I

When a plaintiff wins a judgment or reaches a settlement, the tax man will be lurking to get his share. There are two main issues in the taxation of litigation. This blog will focus on a plaintiff in a non-business litigation…

Rank this Week: 1895

Total Bankruptcy

Covers bankruptcy courts, credit, and bankruptcy news. By Total Bankruptcy.

http://www.totalbankruptcy.com/blog

Nov 21
The Economy Gives Thank

The Economy Gives Thank

By Mary Ann Pekara Thanksgiving was initially declared a national holiday in 1863 by Abraham Lincoln, and was celebrated on the last Thursday of November. Fast forward to today: the United States celebrates Thanksgiving on the fourth,…
Nov 20
Hostess, Maker of Twinkies, Bankrupt

Hostess, Maker of Twinkies, Bankrupt

By Bob Negele Many reporters are enjoying their puns about the “expiration of Twinkies,” but one thing no one is happy about are the thousands of jobs and lives wrapped up in the bankruptcy of Hostess. When a brand as iconic as Hostess,…
Nov 20
Greece Entices Hedge Fund

Greece Entices Hedge Fund

By Bob Negele Greece recently voted to approve a budget which allows the European Union to continue with its multi-billion dollar bail-out of the economically struggling country. As a result, many investors, including hedge funds, are being…

Rank this Week: 1906

Oklahoma Legal Issues

By Absolute Legal Services, LLC.

http://www.absolutelawfirm.com/blog

Sep 23
Welcome Back

Welcome Back

We took a small hiatus from blogging, mostly because some stuff got screwed up on the back end. We also lost a lot of the more recent posts (like everything from 2011 to now), so there will be some “fresh” content soon. Now that we’re…
Mar 4
It’s Not Too Late for the Social Media Game

It’s Not Too Late for the Social Media Game

A lot of small businesses are entering the social media game. I discussed how you can leverage social media in your business, and I encourage you to get going. Well, Business Pundit blog produced this great infographic that shows how small…
Mar 3
The Importance of Pre-Lien Notice

The Importance of Pre-Lien Notice

If you’re an Oklahoma contractor, you must be aware of the pre-lien notice requirements of 42 O.S. 142.6.

Rank this Week: 1878

California Nursing Home Abuse…

California Nursing Home Abuse Lawyers Blog

By the Peck Law Group.

http://www.californianursinghomeabuselawyersblog.com/

Sep 18
Most Common Place to Find a Decubitus Ulcer, Pressure Sore, and Bed Sore Are the Hips, Back, Ankles and Buttock

Most Common Place to Find a Decubitus Ulcer, Pressure Sore, and Bed Sore Are the Hips, Back, Ankles and Buttock

A decubitus ulcer, also called a pressure sore or bed sore, is an open wound on your skin. Pressure sores often occur on the skin covering bony areas. The most common places for a pressure sore to appear includes your hips, back, ankles, and…
Sep 12
Infected Bed Sores, Decubitus Ulcers, and Pressure Sores Will Cause Severe Pain and Suffering and Death

Infected Bed Sores, Decubitus Ulcers, and Pressure Sores Will Cause Severe Pain and Suffering and Death

Bedsores are caused when patients are not turned regularly, or are left in poor hygiene. They may become infected if not spotted and treated quickly. While in most cases the sores and infections were not the cause of death, experts said…
Jul 18
California Attorney General Finds Widespread Abuse and Neglect In Nursing Home

California Attorney General Finds Widespread Abuse and Neglect In Nursing Home

The California attorney general found widespread health and safety problems in nursing homes throughout the state, according to an advocacy group that released the reports. Inspectors discovered cases of bed sores not being treated properly,…

Rank this Week: 1784

Black & LoBello Law Blog

Covers Nevada bankruptcy, real estate, family law and environmental law.

http://blacklobellolawblog.com

Jan 24
Must I Have a Prenup?

Must I Have a Prenup?

Many people believe that a prenuptial agreement is the only way to ensure a simple divorce if wedded bliss turns to dissatisfaction, but such an unromantic legal machination is not always necessary. A prenuptial agreement might be necessary…
Jan 23
Black & LoBello on AM720 KDWN

Black & LoBello on AM720 KDWN

Click here to listen to the Legal Hour on KDWN AM720 from January 4th, 2012 in which Managing Partner, Tisha Black Chernine, Esq., discusses recent case law regarding homeowners’ right to sue lenders under HAMP or HAFA (2:40), how to…
Jan 20
Court Holds Homeowner Can Sue Lender Under HAMP

Court Holds Homeowner Can Sue Lender Under HAMP

A case coming out of Superior Court in Massachusetts gives hopes to homeowners who have attempted loan modifications under HAMP (the Federal Homes Affordable Modification Program) and been delayed and given the run around by their…

Rank this Week: 1888

California Foreclosure Blog

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosure. By Jason S. Buckingham.

http://jasonbuckingham.activerain.com/

Jan 6
New year, new focus: it's job stability, stupid

New year, new focus: it's job stability, stupid

Happy (?) New Year everybody. First off, a toast: here's to getting out of the last decade. We had multiple bubble market bursts (lest we forget the dot-com burst of 2000-2001), and the US entered the world of post-terrorism (in)security. I…
Jul 21
Phoenix mini-bubble: (more) market manipulation

Phoenix mini-bubble: (more) market manipulation

AP put out a story yesterday about "bidding wars" that are affecting home values in the greater Phoenix area. The article states that in several markets throughout the country, prices on bank-owned homes are being inflated by a combination of…
Jun 16
California "foreclosure moratorium": will lenders even care?

California "foreclosure moratorium": will lenders even care?

I've been receiving many calls and emails about California's so-called foreclosure moratorium, which went into effect yesterday. Frankly, I doubt it will actually do anything meaningful for struggling homeowners. Here's why:

Rank this Week: 1897

On the Bankruptcy Soapbox

By Cathy Moran.

http://www.moranlaw.net/blog

May 16
Why Rising Home Prices Will Sink Some Homeowner

Why Rising Home Prices Will Sink Some Homeowner

The median home price in the Bay Area has risen to over $500,000 for the first time in five years, the Mercury News reported this week. For lots of home owners, that says the window of opportunity is closing. What? The usual thinking…
May 15
Bankruptcy Exemption Bill Changes More Than Dollar Amount

Bankruptcy Exemption Bill Changes More Than Dollar Amount

An odd quirk in California’s bankruptcy exemptions was eliminated when the exclusion for pain and suffering damages was deleted. Before January, 2013, someone filing bankruptcy could exempt money recovered for a personal injury up to…
May 8
Glimmer of Hope For Change In Student Loan Dischargeability

Glimmer of Hope For Change In Student Loan Dischargeability

A small opening in the legal barrier to discharging student loans in bankruptcy has appeared in a case called Roth. To discharge a student loan in bankruptcy, the borrower must show that repayment of the loan would cause he and his dependents…

Rank this Week: 1949

Bankruptcy Mastery

Covers skill building for lawyers new to the practice of consumer bankruptcy law. By Cathy Moran.

http://www.bankruptcymastery.com

May 14
When Insurance Can Be The Death Of You

When Insurance Can Be The Death Of You

Remember survey courses from college? Kinda like flying low over new territory without ever landing and getting on the ground? That’s what I propose to do with the topic of insurance. Insurance, as we see it in bankruptcy. It…
May 6
Who Wants To Get Paid?

Who Wants To Get Paid?

Anyone interested in attorneys fees? Are you filing adversaries and motions to collect money from creditors and other miscreants? Then it’s worth looking at two snippets about attorneys fees that have floated across my radar screen in…
Apr 30
The More We Get Together

The More We Get Together

Not a bad place for a weekend, eh? The NACBA convention was great. The two buildings on the left housed the convention. But I’m back in the real world, at home, in the realm of real people with real problems. Kudos to Tara Twomey…

Rank this Week: 1988

713Bankruptcy.Com

Covers the preparation of Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy petitions. By Victoria Ring.

http://www.713bankruptcy.com

Apr 26
Opportunity For You!!

Opportunity For You!!

We are giving you the opportunity to be a Guest Blogger on our site www.713Bankruptcy.com as well as have your post sent out in the www.713Training.com newsletter that has several thousand subscribers. Guest Blogging can help you…
Apr 18
Bankruptcy Forcast 2013

Bankruptcy Forcast 2013

A lot of Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants(VBAs) and Attorneys will ask us if bankruptcies are decreasing or increasing and what is happening with the market. Well I have good news, after a slight decline in bankruptcies last…
Mar 29
Can I sell My VBA Business?

Can I sell My VBA Business?

YES you can and in Fact many Virtual Bankruptcy Assistants (VBA’s) have sold their Businesses and I am going to answer some IMPORTANT Questions about selling your VBA Business. What are some of the reasons a VBA would sell their…

Rank this Week: 1931

McFarland Pyle & Stone Blog

Covers immigration law, bankruptcy, environmental and commercial law.

http://mpslawoffices.com/blog/

Apr 2
Judge’s Decision Clears Way for Stockton’s Chapter 9 Bankruptcy

Judge’s Decision Clears Way for Stockton’s Chapter 9 Bankruptcy

A ruling by Judge Klein of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court (ED California) has allowed the city of Stockton, California to proceed with its chapter 9 bankruptcy case filed last June.
Mar 4
Bankruptcy in the News: Girls Gone Wild Files for Chapter 11

Bankruptcy in the News: Girls Gone Wild Files for Chapter 11

Girls Gone Wild, the adult entertainment franchise with the memorable late night infomercials, filed for Chapter 11 protection last Wednesday.
Feb 22
MPS Expands Denver Office, Adds Andrea Vella, Esq

MPS Expands Denver Office, Adds Andrea Vella, Esq

The law firm of McFarland Pyle & Stone LLC welcomes Andrea Vella, Esq. to its Denver office! Andrea was born and raised in Colorado. She attended the University of Denver for her undergraduate degree, majoring in International Business.…

Rank this Week: 2038

The Interplay Between Bankruptcy…

The Interplay Between Bankruptcy and Divorce Law in Virginia

Explores the effect of a bankruptcy on divorce and other family law matters in Virginia, as well as the effect of a divorce or other family law matter on a bankruptcy. By James H. Wilson, Jr.

http://bankruptcydivorceblawg.com

Mar 30
Is a chapter 13 bankruptcy case filed one month after a divorce a bad faith filing in Virginia?

Is a chapter 13 bankruptcy case filed one month after a divorce a bad faith filing in Virginia?

Is a chapter 13 bankruptcy case filed one month after a divorce a bad faith filing in Virginia? Not in the case of In re: James Christopher Haney, Case no: 10-10258-SSM (EDVA, Aug. 2010), where the bankruptcy judge for the Eastern District of…
Mar 18
Must support obligations be paid in full in chapter 13 before the debtor’s attorney’s fees?

Must support obligations be paid in full in chapter 13 before the debtor’s attorney’s fees?

Must support obligations be paid in full in chapter 13 before the debtor’s attorney’s fees? Not in the case of In re Reid, Case No: 06-50147 ( Bkr. MDNC, July 19, 2006), where the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Middle…
Mar 5
Is an award of lump sum spousal support to compensate wife for husband’s bankruptcy an abuse of the trial court’s discretion?

Is an award of lump sum spousal support to compensate wife for husband’s bankruptcy an abuse of the trial court’s discretion?

Is an award of lump sum spousal support to compensate wife for husband’s bankruptcy an abuse of the trial court’s discretion? Yes, in the case of Mosley v. Mosley, 19 Va. App. 192, 450 S.E.2d 161 (1994) , where the Virginia Court…

Rank this Week: 2044

Ontario Personal Bankruptcy Blog

Answers questions about personal bankruptcy in Ontario, Canada.

http://www.bankruptcy-ontario.org/

Nov 2
Bankruptcy Statistics: Ontario Consumers Not Recovering

Bankruptcy Statistics: Ontario Consumers Not Recovering

The number of consumer insolvencies in Ontario in August 2012 rose 4% compared to July according to statistics released by the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy Canada. Bankruptcies were up 1% and consumer proposals were up 7%.…
Oct 22
Right to travel in case of bankruptcy

Right to travel in case of bankruptcy

Question: I am an Ontario resident, Do I have the right to travel out of Canada if I go bankrupt? Is there any risk when I come back? I am I going to be arrested? Answer: Bankruptcy is not a criminal offense. If you file bankruptcy in…
Oct 15
Ex spouse considering bankruptcy

Ex spouse considering bankruptcy

Question: I have been separated from my husband for 6 years this October. I purchased my own home and he co-signed to help me get approved as I was only working part-time. I am on the joint title of our matrimonial home which he lives in. I…

Rank this Week: 1985

Sacramento Bankruptcy Lawyers Blog

Covers bankruptcy news and issues for Sacramento consumers. By Sagaria Law PC.

http://www.sacramentobankruptcylawyersblog.com/

Aug 16
What are the Steps for Home Foreclosure In Sacramento?

What are the Steps for Home Foreclosure In Sacramento?

Whenever a home foreclosure is filed in Sacramento, there is a particular set of steps that will occur. The first step requires the lender to file a Notice of Default with the County Recorder. A notice of the filing is sent to the borrower,…
Jul 28
Key Information on Bankruptcy

Key Information on Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is an option that should only be used when all other avenues have been explored. If there is no way to get out of debt then it can possibly help. If you can no longer pay minimum payments and have defaulted on some bills, exploring…
Jul 16
How To Use Bankruptcy To Save Your Home

How To Use Bankruptcy To Save Your Home

Common Questions Regarding Bankruptcy And Foreclosure Many people are confused about the types of bankruptcy available to them, and whether or not a bankruptcy can stop foreclosure. Here are some common questions and answers for those…

Rank this Week: 2051

Bankruptcy Fraud Resource Center

Covers news, commentary and analysis on bankruptcy fraud. By Wayne D. Holly.

http://bankruptcyfraud.typepad.com/bankruptcy_fraud_resource/

Mar 16
Illinois farmer's wife sentenced to probation following guilty plea

Illinois farmer's wife sentenced to probation following guilty plea

Updating a story we reported here, Margaret Diekemper was sentenced to two years of probation and a $500 fine for her role in a bankruptcy fraud scheme in the Southern District of Illinois following a plea agreement reached with the…
Jan 18
IRS bankruptcy fraud investigation leads to structuring charge

IRS bankruptcy fraud investigation leads to structuring charge

According to this Wisconsin State Journal article, Ismail Beciri was charged in the Western District of Wisconsin with four counts of structuring financial transactions to avoid federal reporting requirements after a federal agents searched…
Jan 4
Judicial Conference certifies to House bankruptcy fraud basis for judge's impeachment

Judicial Conference certifies to House bankruptcy fraud basis for judge's impeachment

In a previous post (here) we commented that the Judicial Conference of the United States had certified to the House of Representatives that impeachment proceedings may be warranted against U.S. District Judge G. Thomas Porteus (E.D.

Rank this Week: 1981

The Sader Law Firm Blog

Covers bankruptcy law.

http://blog.saderlawfirm.com/

May 17
Cancer can increase bankruptcy risk

Cancer can increase bankruptcy risk

Thanks to Barbara Mantel from NBC News for reporting. Experts say that the high cost of cancer-specific care can push many into financial trouble. A recent study at Washington State has found that cancer patients are twice as…
May 16
Bankruptcy and College 529 Plan

Bankruptcy and College 529 Plan

Protection of a 529 college savings account in bankruptcy depends on the timing of the acquisition of the account and the filing of the bankruptcy as well as how your state applies exemptions. Consult an experience bankruptcy attorney…
May 10
Debt Settlement Company Accused of Fraud

Debt Settlement Company Accused of Fraud

Bloomberg’s reporting that more than 1,200 debt-saddled consumers were victims of a fraudulent scheme in which Mission Settlement Agency took thousands of dollars and did little to no work in return, failing to reduce debt for their…

Rank this Week: 2151

Bankruptcy Topics

Covers consumer bankruptcy laws in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. By Doug Beaton.

http://www.douglasbeaton.com

May 1
Window of opporunity opens for bankruptcy debtors with tax debt

Window of opporunity opens for bankruptcy debtors with tax debt

With April 15, 2013 in the rear view mirror, a new window of opportunity has opened up for people who owe back taxes for the year 2009. That’s because the required three year period from the 2009 due date (April 15, 2010) has now…
May 1
Massachusetts bankruptcy cases increasingly require good service

Massachusetts bankruptcy cases increasingly require good service

Massachusetts bankruptcy attorneys trying to help clients mired in the mortgage mess of the last few years are increasingly turning their attention to the notion of good service. By this I don’t mean fawning over clients or judges, but…
Apr 22
Bankruptcy law eases rules on keeping your car after you file

Bankruptcy law eases rules on keeping your car after you file

A very modest increase in the amount of equity in a car that a debtor can keep after filing a bankruptcy case went into effect in April, 2013. Previously, a single debtor claiming federal exemptions was allowed $3,450 in equity in a vehicle.…

Rank this Week: 2100

theBKblog

Covers Georgia bankruptcy, protected property, Chapter 13, median income test, wrongful foreclosure, fraudulent transfers, divorce and means test. By Jonathan Ginsberg.

http://www.thebklawyer.com/thebkblog

Apr 15
File Bankruptcy if You are not Broke? Maybe Not Such a Crazy Idea

File Bankruptcy if You are not Broke? Maybe Not Such a Crazy Idea

The Atlanta Journal Constitution ran a front page story on Sunday, April 14 entitled More than 40% of Georgia Homes Underwater. The AJC reporter notes that “there’s not another metro area in the United States with as many…
Apr 8
Home Foreclosed? Here’s What Happens Next

Home Foreclosed? Here’s What Happens Next

Georgia foreclosure law allows lenders to start and complete the mortgage foreclosure process in as little as 37 days. This means that just over a month from the start date of the foreclosure, you may lose all title interest in [...]The…
Mar 19
Troublesome Transfers Disrupt Bankruptcy Planning

Troublesome Transfers Disrupt Bankruptcy Planning

One of the more frustrating parts of bankruptcy practice occurs when I have to tell a prospective client that he cannot file because he recently transferred property out of his name in an attempt to protect that property from creditors. …

Rank this Week: 2097

Bankruptcy Litigation Blog

Covers the BAPCPA, bankruptcy, circuit splits, code statutory interpretation, and recent case law developments. By the Coleman Law Firm.

http://www.bankruptcylitigationblog.com/

Feb 21
The Mass of Contradictions that Define "Bad Boys" in Sports, Art, Life, and the Law

The Mass of Contradictions that Define "Bad Boys" in Sports, Art, Life, and the Law

The phrase “bad boys” is one that conjures up a multitude of contradictory connotations. In sports, the Detroit Pistons wore the moniker proudly as they pummeled their way to consecutive NBA championships. Those bad…
Feb 17
Chief Judge Easterbrook Writes That Free Market Competition Trumps Equity's Attempted Free Lunch Under the New Value Exception to the Absolute Priority Rule

Chief Judge Easterbrook Writes That Free Market Competition Trumps Equity's Attempted Free Lunch Under the New Value Exception to the Absolute Priority Rule

A 7th Circuit opinion authored by Chief Judge Easterbrook last week had me again looking across the street at 203 North LaSalle and wondering whether the US Supreme Court will ever finally decide whether there is a “new…
Oct 29
Bankruptcy Tweets of 2011-2012 Cases - A Year in Review - V.9

Bankruptcy Tweets of 2011-2012 Cases - A Year in Review - V.9

Here's more in the continuing "Year in Review" series. The inset photo is of the Senator Thad Cochran United States Bankruptcy Court in Aberdeen, Mississippi (pictures and story here), a 47,000 square foot complex that is…

Rank this Week: 2148

Nevada Loan Modification Attorney…

Nevada Loan Modification Attorney Malik Ahmad

Covers foreclosures and loan modifications. By Malik Ahmad.

http://lvattorneyma.wordpress.com

Jan 7
Bank of America Agrees to Settle for 10 Billion dollars–Great Victory

Bank of America Agrees to Settle for 10 Billion dollars–Great Victory

Finally, Bank of America says it will spend more than $10 billion to settle mortgage claims resulting from the housing meltdown. This was announced Monday, the bank will pay $3.6 billion to Fannie Mae and buy back $6.75 billion in loans that…
Dec 31
New Settlement Expected on Home Loans Abuse

New Settlement Expected on Home Loans Abuse

NY Times have the latest news about a new settlement which is expected between government regulators and representatives of 14 big bank. This could be worth $10 billion settlement with 14 banks that would end the…
Nov 23
What are the limitations on deficiency judgment in Nevada?

What are the limitations on deficiency judgment in Nevada?

Nevada Statute NRS 40.458 deals with Deficiency judgment as this placed many limitations and propitiation Award to judgment creditor or beneficiary of deed of trust under certain circumstances.

Rank this Week: 2123

Reid & Hellyer News

Focuses on business, real estate, litigation, bankruptcy and mediation.

http://www.rhlaw.com/news/

Nov 28
Appellate Court Agrees that Broker Does Not Earn Commission Where Offer is Not "Acceptable To Owner"

Appellate Court Agrees that Broker Does Not Earn Commission Where Offer is Not "Acceptable To Owner"

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Feb 29
Reid & Hellyer Team Supports Client & the Community at the Mission Inn Run in Riverside

Reid & Hellyer Team Supports Client & the Community at the Mission Inn Run in Riverside

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Nov 1
U.S. News Ranks Reid & Hellyer Tier 1 in More Practice Areas Than Any Other Law Office Located in the Inland Empire

U.S. News Ranks Reid & Hellyer Tier 1 in More Practice Areas Than Any Other Law Office Located in the Inland Empire

Reid & Hellyer, a full-service business law firm serving Southern California, was ranked by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers as one of the top firms in inland Southern California for eight business-related practice areas-…

Rank this Week: 2180

Pittsburgh Bankruptcy Law

Covers consumer and business bankruptcy law. By Shawn N. Wright.

http://pittsburgh-bankruptcy-law.com

Nov 5
3 Questions to Ask At Your First Bankruptcy Consultation

3 Questions to Ask At Your First Bankruptcy Consultation

This video talks about the 3 questions to ask at your first meeting with a bankruptcy attorney: 1) will my bankruptcy case be approved by the Court? 2) will the Bankruptcy Court permit me to keep all of my property? 3) how will…
Oct 20
O is for Obligations in Bankruptcy

O is for Obligations in Bankruptcy

O is for Obligations in the Bankruptcy Alphabet. When you file any type of bankruptcy, your biggest obligation is to tell the truth. When you sign your bankruptcy petition and schedules, you do so under penalty of perjury. You disclose…
Jul 29
N is for No Asset Case

N is for No Asset Case

N is for No-Asset Case in the Bankruptcy Alphabet. Basically, this refers to a Chapter 7 case in which the debtor will retain all of his or her property. I'm not talking about any property that is secured (let's say a mortgage or a…

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Property of the Estate

Focuses on developments in plaintiff-oriented bankruptcy litigation.

http://www.propertyoftheestate.com/

Jan 28
Value Billing For The Bankruptcy Professional?

Value Billing For The Bankruptcy Professional?

Bloomberg has a story about $18.50 per minute legal services in some of the larger bankruptcies currently on file. For those as bad at math as me, that is over $1000 an hour. Nice work if you can get it. The story does point out that…
Jan 27
2009: Time to get Blogging (and Tweeting?)

2009: Time to get Blogging (and Tweeting?)

Jeez. It's 2009 already. Time to get moving on blogging for the bankruptcy litigation folks out there. I suspect there will be plenty to keep us all busy this year (and the coming years, sadly). Check back for more updates in the…
Sep 18
Auditor Negligence Exception to In Pari Delicto

Auditor Negligence Exception to In Pari Delicto

On September 9, 2008, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit issued an opinion in Thabault v. Chait & PriceWaterhouseCoopers, LLP, 2008 U.S. App. LEXIS 19227. The opinion is an interesting read for a number of reasons,…

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Bankruptcy and Restructuring Blog

Offers up-to-date information on bankruptcy, reorganization and creditors' rights. By Sheppard Mullin.

http://www.bankruptcylawblog.com/

May 14
The Ninth Circuit Holds that Bankruptcy Courts Have Authority to Recharacterize Debt as Equity

The Ninth Circuit Holds that Bankruptcy Courts Have Authority to Recharacterize Debt as Equity

By Robert Sahyan On April 30, 2013, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held that the bankruptcy court has authority to recharacterize as equity, rather than debt, advances of funds made purportedly as a loan to the…
Apr 25
Student Loans: Nondischargeability Questioned in Seventh Circuit and Beyond

Student Loans: Nondischargeability Questioned in Seventh Circuit and Beyond

By Adam McNeile Conventional wisdom says that it is nearly impossible to obtain a discharge of student loan debt in bankruptcy. Indeed, Section 523(a)(8) expressly excepts student loans from discharge, unless the exception of such…
Apr 18
Claims Trading From The Inside Out: Ninth Circuit BAP Holds That A Non-Insider Claimant's Vote On A Plan Is Not Discounted Merely Because The Claimant Purchased Its Claim From An Insider

Claims Trading From The Inside Out: Ninth Circuit BAP Holds That A Non-Insider Claimant's Vote On A Plan Is Not Discounted Merely Because The Claimant Purchased Its Claim From An Insider

By Michael M. Lauter In an unpublished decision in In re The Village at Lakeridge, LLC, BAP Nos. NV-12-1456 and NV-12-1474 (B.A.P. 9th Cir. Apr. 5, 2013), the United States Bankruptcy Appellate Panel of the Ninth Circuit held that a…

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Arizona Bankruptcy Beat

Covers the bankruptcy process, what to expect, and how the bankruptcy process can help those who are dealing with financial set backs. By John Skiba.

http://www.jacksonwhitelaw.com/arizona-bankruptcy/blog/

Apr 12
How to Survive on a Tight Budget

How to Survive on a Tight Budget

Since most people in this world are not drowning in a bunch of extra cash lying around, we have to learn how to save and budget our money. The following five tips will help you enjoy the pleasures of life while saving some dough. Plan…
Apr 5
Should I use a credit card after bankruptcy?

Should I use a credit card after bankruptcy?

You might be thinking it is a bad idea to have a credit card right after being unable to pay off your debts. However, even though credit cards could have been your reason for filing bankruptcy, they are essential to use after this…
Mar 29
Save Money on Vacation

Save Money on Vacation

The last thing you want to be thinking on your vacation is: “I’m sinking in an ocean of debt.” This will only create more anxiety for yourself. Here are five tips that will help you save money while on a…

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Financial Freedom Law

Covers California bankruptcy law. By the Ranchod Law Group.

http://www.california-bankruptcyattorney.com/

Jun 11
Information organization is a key element in achieving full benefits from the “fresh start” of bankruptcy

Information organization is a key element in achieving full benefits from the “fresh start” of bankruptcy

What are the Top Three Reasons to Be Able to Locate All Your Financial Documents Before Filing a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
May 15
Bankruptcy filings rose sharply in the U.S. in February of 2012

Bankruptcy filings rose sharply in the U.S. in February of 2012

The American Bankruptcy Institute reports that bankruptcy filings rose sharply in the U.S. in February of 2012, with California filing rising more than any other state. Although bankruptcy filings were down five percent nationally from…
May 12
Bankruptcy and Medical Issue

Bankruptcy and Medical Issue

What is the impact that health issues have on a person’s decision to file for bankruptcy. Recently I have had more and more clients who have had severe health issues and excessive medical bills. We have been able to help many clients…

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California Bankruptcy Lawyer

Covers bankruptcy, consumer debt and finance law with a focus on California law. By Scott Sagaria.

http://www.californiabankruptcylawyerblog.com/

Aug 10
What is Obama Home Foreclosure Program?

What is Obama Home Foreclosure Program?

President Obama's home foreclosure program, Making Home Affordable, is a program that provides a number of government-subsidized options for homeowners who are struggling. The goal is for these homeowners to avoid home foreclosure, which…
Jul 26
How Does Home Foreclosure Affect Home Vacancy?

How Does Home Foreclosure Affect Home Vacancy?

Home Foreclosures and It's Affects on Home Vacancies Home foreclosure rates have a direct affect on nearby property values through the supply effect. Residents currently living near vacant properties have a sense of mistrust and fear, from…
Jul 11
What Is The Process of Home Foreclosure In Sacramento?

What Is The Process of Home Foreclosure In Sacramento?

The process of home foreclosure in Sacramento and eviction pre-foreclosure and the formal legal foreclosure process. Completion of all of these steps, which will probably take a few months or so, will lead to the eviction of the previous…

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San Diego Bankruptcy Blog

Covers California bankruptcy and debt negotiation. By Bankruptcy Legal Group.

http://www.bankruptcysandiegoattorney.com/

May 17
After bankruptcy, don't forget to review your credit report

After bankruptcy, don't forget to review your credit report

If you are considering bankruptcy or have recently filed for bankruptcy protection in California, you may be aware that you will need to focus on rebuilding and repairing your credit after bankruptcy. There are many benefits of filing for…
May 15
Is an inherited IRA exempt or nonexempt property in bankruptcy?

Is an inherited IRA exempt or nonexempt property in bankruptcy?

When San Diego consumers file Chapter 7 bankruptcy, they may be able to wipe out most or all of their debts without having to get rid of all of their property. During bankruptcy, consumers are able to keep exempt property....
May 9
Custody battle may lead to bankruptcy for 'Gossip Girl' actre

Custody battle may lead to bankruptcy for 'Gossip Girl' actre

Any San Diego resident who has gone through a divorce or child custody battle may understand that resolving these issues can be emotionally draining and extremely costly. In some situations, resolving these legal issues may lead to bankruptcy…

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Wisconsin Bankruptcy Blog

Provides information on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. By Gregory A. Holbus.

http://wisconsinbankruptcy.blogspot.com/

May 15
Proposed National Model Chapter 13 Plan

Proposed National Model Chapter 13 Plan

This is a post that will probably be more of interest to bankruptcy practitioners than bankruptcy debtors. However, there is potential for some substantial changes that will drastically impact how Chapter 13s are administered, so…
May 15
April 2013 Foreclosure Statistic

April 2013 Foreclosure Statistic

If you've been served with foreclosure papers - don't give up. It's not too late to save your home. But waiting until the week before the Sheriff's Sale is cutting it a bit close! Don't procrastinate. Call us now and…
May 8
Post-Petition Mortgage Change

Post-Petition Mortgage Change

If you're a Chapter 13 debtor with a mortgage, you have probably been noticing the occasional letter in the mail from your mortgage company with a form captioned either as "Notice of Mortgage Payment Change" and/or "Notice of Post-Petition…

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Liquidation Blog

Covers liquidation and insolvency in the United Kingdom.

http://www.liquidation.co.uk/blog/

May 14
Guidance on How to Avoid Liability

Guidance on How to Avoid Liability

Follow our helpful guide on how to avoid liability when trading an insolvent company.The post Guidance on How to Avoid Liability appeared first on Liquidation.co.uk.
May 9
Insolvency Statistics Q1 2013 Infographic

Insolvency Statistics Q1 2013 Infographic

Take a look at FA Simms & Partners first infographic regarding the latest insolvency figures.The post Insolvency Statistics Q1 2013 Infographic appeared first on Liquidation.co.uk.
May 8
Insolvency Statistics for Q1 2013 Reviewed

Insolvency Statistics for Q1 2013 Reviewed

Last week saw this years first quarter insolvency figures released by the Insolvency Service. Read what our Managing Director had to say regarding them here.The post Insolvency Statistics for Q1 2013 Reviewed appeared first on…

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MN Bankruptcy Blog

Covers Minnesota bankruptcy topics, including Chapter 7, Chapter 13, assets, and the filing process. By David J. Kelly.

http://mn-bankruptcy.com/blog/

May 10
Marital Status and Bankruptcy – Best to Plan Ahead

Marital Status and Bankruptcy – Best to Plan Ahead

Marital status can make a big difference in a bankruptcy case. There’s a certain amount of rejoicing in these parts over the events at the Minnesota legislature yesterday which appear to make legalization of gay marriage a certainty in…
Apr 25
In bankruptcy, either Chapter 7 or 13,…

In bankruptcy, either Chapter 7 or 13, there is a counseling requirement – one course that must be taken before the case is filed and another that must be taken before the case can be discharged. One of the things that keeps me…
Apr 11
Update on Billboard in Blaine

Update on Billboard in Blaine

It turns out that this sign belongs to an outfit called “Affordable Law Center” which is operated by a gentleman named Edward Jonak. I am sitting here now reviewing a court order from Judge Kishel issued March 29th concerning Mr.…

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Jacksonville Bankruptcy Lawyer…

Jacksonville Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy and foreclosure issues in Florida. By David M. Goldman.

http://www.jacksonvillebankruptcylawyerblog.com/

May 9
Dischargeability of Student Loans in Bankruptcy

Dischargeability of Student Loans in Bankruptcy

"The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help." Ronald Reagan. May 5, 1999, a day to be remembered. Why you ask? Well that was the day that Congress debated for three minutes and…
Apr 8
Jacksonville Pro Bono Bankruptcy: Do they exist?

Jacksonville Pro Bono Bankruptcy: Do they exist?

THE SHRINKING WORLD OF PRO BONO BANKRUPTCY SERVICES With the ever-changing funding from Florida and the federal government, Legal Services organizations who provide free legal services for the nation's poor are being subjected to annual…
Nov 5
What can Bankruptcy do for me?

What can Bankruptcy do for me?

As a Jacksonville Bankruptcy Attorney I am always being asked numerous questions about Florida Bankruptcies and their effect on individuals you file.

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IN THE (RED) - The Business…

IN THE (RED) - The Business Bankruptcy Blog

Covers business bankruptcy issues and developments. From Cooley Godward Kronish LLP's Bob Eisenbach.

http://bankruptcy.cooley.com/

May 8
Ninth Circuit Opens The Door To Recharacterization Of Debt As Equity

Ninth Circuit Opens The Door To Recharacterization Of Debt As Equity

In bankruptcy, prepetition loans made by insiders are often investigated, and sometimes challenged, by debtors, creditors' committees, or trustees. The two most frequent challenges brought are that (1) the loans in question are not…
Apr 11
Spring 2013 Edition Of Bankruptcy Resource Now Available

Spring 2013 Edition Of Bankruptcy Resource Now Available

The Spring 2013 edition of the Absolute Priority newsletter, published by the Bankruptcy & Restructuring group at Cooley LLP, of which I am a member, has now been released. The newsletter gives updates on current…
Apr 2
Seventh Circuit Decision Gives Support To Protecting Buyers In Bankruptcy Sales From Successor Liability

Seventh Circuit Decision Gives Support To Protecting Buyers In Bankruptcy Sales From Successor Liability

Last week, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit addressed whether a buyer of assets outside of bankruptcy (in this case, from a receivership), takes on successor liability for federal Fair Labor Standards…

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St. Louis Bankruptcy Attorney Blog

Covers Chapter 7, Chapter 13, Foreclosure, and other consumer bankruptcy issues. By the A & L, Licker Law Firm, LLC.

http://mobankruptcyblog.com/

May 7
Missouri Anti-Mediation Foreclosure Bill Gaining Traction

Missouri Anti-Mediation Foreclosure Bill Gaining Traction

In an update from a previous post, a bill that would prevent local governments from being able to require lenders to offer mediation to homeowners facing foreclosure is nearing passage in the Missouri Senate. The bill, passed by the Missouri…
May 1
Illinois Supreme Court Adopts Foreclosure Mediation Requirement

Illinois Supreme Court Adopts Foreclosure Mediation Requirement

Last week, I gave an update on the status of foreclosure mediation ordinances in St. Louis City and St. Louis County that are currently being challenged in the courts by lenders in Missouri. On the…
Apr 17
Foreclosure and Mediation Ordinances in St. Louis and St. Louis County

Foreclosure and Mediation Ordinances in St. Louis and St. Louis County

Recently, the Missouri State House of Representatives passed a bill that would supersede the ordinances requiring mediation before a lender forecloses on a home in St. Louis or St. Louis County. The bill is now being sent to the Senate and…

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Denver Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy, foreclosure and debt collection. By the Law Office of Clark Daniel Dray.

http://www.debtfreecolorado.com/denver-bankruptcy-lawyer-blog/

Mar 29
Bankruptcy 341 Meeting of Creditors – What will the Trustee Ask?

Bankruptcy 341 Meeting of Creditors – What will the Trustee Ask?

Attorney Charles E. Longtine posted a useful article on the Colorado Consumer Bankruptcy Association’s blog about commonly asked questions at the 341 Meeting of Creditors. The first few questions he lists are: Have you previously filed…
Sep 25
Divorce, Debt, and Bankruptcy – Why Your Divorce Isn’t As Effective At Protecting You From Debt As You Think

Divorce, Debt, and Bankruptcy – Why Your Divorce Isn’t As Effective At Protecting You From Debt As You Think

Contrary to popular belief, the financial bonds formed during a marriage can’t be broken just by filing for divorce. Three common misconceptions about divorce and debt are set out and corrected below to help you learn how to avoid letting…
Aug 29
Does a Foreclosure or Short Sale Affect my Credit Score More?

Does a Foreclosure or Short Sale Affect my Credit Score More?

You have several different options for dealing with a home that’s worth less than what you owe on it, two of which are foreclosure and a short sale. One common justification that realtors give for pushing a short sale is that it’s better…

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San Diego Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy relief. By the Law Office of Harold D. Thompson.

http://www.sandiegobankruptcylawyerblog.com

Jan 26
Bankruptcy by Any Other Name Is Still Debt Relief

Bankruptcy by Any Other Name Is Still Debt Relief

San Diego Bankruptcy Attorneys Whether you call it BK or “filing for debt relief,” or just refer to Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, bankruptcy is one of the most powerful tools for a debtor to have. The other powerful tool is an…
Feb 7
Choose Your Bankruptcy Attorney Wisely

Choose Your Bankruptcy Attorney Wisely

Best Bankruptcy Attorney In San Diego – Bankruptcy Lawyer We have advised, on numerous occasions, that when contemplating filing bankruptcy in San Diego, it is better not to do it on your own. Hiring the best bankruptcy attorney in San…
Jan 25
Big Corporations Seek Chapter 11 Relief But So Can Individual

Big Corporations Seek Chapter 11 Relief But So Can Individual

San Diego Bankruptcy Attorney – Bankruptcy Lawyer In San Diego Eastman Kodak is preparing to file for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. In the past days, Hostess Brands filed a second bankruptcy petition under Chapter 11…

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Start Fresh Today Bankruptcy Blog

Covers bankruptcy fiilng, bankruptcy means test, student loans, credit counseling, and debtor education.

http://info.startfreshtoday.com/blog

Nov 21
Use Caution Before Going on a Spending Spree This Holiday Season

Use Caution Before Going on a Spending Spree This Holiday Season

Black Friday, the “official” start of the holiday shopping season, begins earlier this year for many retail stores: on Thanksgiving Day rather than the day after Thanksgiving. The National Retail Federation is predicting that holiday…
Nov 19
Savings and Investment: The Future of America

Savings and Investment: The Future of America

This guest blog post was written by Cynthia Park on behalf of the Weintraub & Selth firm at www.businessbankruptcylosangeles.com. They work to help businesses and individuals with their bankruptcy issues, restructuring their debt, and finding…
Nov 16
6 Money-Saving Tips for Thanksgiving

6 Money-Saving Tips for Thanksgiving

The holidays are an expensive time of year with the Halloween costumes, candy, decorations, food, entertaining, festivities, travel, and gifts—it amounts to at least 3 months of serious spending! Once all the fun and excitement of the…

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Northern California Bankruptcy…

Northern California Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy. By Rust, Armenis & Schwartz.

http://www.northerncaliforniabankruptcylawyerblog.com/

Nov 1
Social Security Benefits and Bankruptcy

Social Security Benefits and Bankruptcy

In Northern California families are continuing to struggle with the economy.
Oct 30
Student Loans and Bankruptcy

Student Loans and Bankruptcy

Many individuals in Northern California have significantly reduced their consumer debt in the past several years. This is not the case for those, however, who have student loan debts.
Oct 29
Spendthrift Trust Assets in Bankruptcy

Spendthrift Trust Assets in Bankruptcy

Families considering bankruptcy in Northern California often have questions regarding the impact a bankruptcy will have on a family trust.

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