Legal Advice on Bankruptcy Court

Schedule A - Real Estate. Schedule A lists all of the real estate that you own as of the date of filing. This is obvious with respect to your home, if you own the property. It may not be so... more

Chapter 7 Filing Process The filing of a bankruptcy case is governed by the rules of the bankruptcy court where you will be filing. Always read the rules before filing your case or even filling out... more

Upon Arrival. DMV TVB is not a criminal court. The rules are not like the rules of evidence seen on TV shows. You will go to a window or be directed to a "courtroom" that has only a judge's bench... more

Debtors should be aware that there are several alternatives to chapter 7 relief. For example, debtors who are engaged in business, including corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships, may... more

A discharge releases individual debtors from personal liability for most debts and prevents the creditors owed those debts from taking any collection actions against the debtor. Because a chapter 7... more

A chapter 13 bankruptcy is also called a wage earner's plan. It enables individuals with regular income to develop a plan to repay all or part of their debts. Under this chapter, debtors propose a... more

A chapter 13 case begins by filing a petition with the bankruptcy court serving the area where the debtor has a domicile or residence. Unless the court orders otherwise, the debtor must also file... more

Chapter 13 offers individuals a number of advantages over liquidation under chapter 7. Perhaps most significantly, chapter 13 offers individuals an opportunity to save their homes from foreclosure.... more

To qualify for relief under chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code, the debtor may be an individual, a partnership, or a corporation or other business entity. 11 U.S.C. 101(41), 109(b). Subject to the... more

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