Bankruptcy Legal Guides (248 found)

Written by Jeffrey Scott Hyslip
This guide will instruct you on how to get Debt Collectors to stop calling you at work.
3 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted 8 months ago in Debt Collection. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Robert Harlan Stempler
Many web sites advise consumers being harassed by debt collectors to send a "cease and desist" letter, which normally ends the calls, under the FDCPA. That advice may backfire, if they sue you in court. My suggestions, below, explain why you should rarely send this type of letter. Check web links.
1 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted 8 months ago in Debt Collection. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Ivan Paul Cohen
We all know the two inevitable facts of life... death and taxes. In California, like death and taxes, a judgment lien can also be forever. A judgment lien is a court ordered lien that is placed against property when the owner fails to pay a debt. The judgment lien on the property must be paid before
Posted 7 months ago in Debt Collection. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Ivan Paul Cohen
Debtors are by law, protected against abusive or unfair conduct by creditors. Creditors can be liable for collection torts if they are overly aggressive in their collection activities.
1 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted 7 months ago in Debt Collection. Jurisdiction: California

Written by Mark M. Bello
Credit repair/debt resolution is a booming business in this economy. It is wise to ask questions of the company you are considering to assist you in repairing your credit or negotiating your debt. It is very wise to consider whether the firm you are retaining is attorney owned and operated.
3 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted 4 months ago in Debt Settlement. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Michael J. Helfand
Basically, there are two ways for an attorney to charge his or her clients: hourly or on a contingency basis. This guide explains how attorneys charge for debt collection cases.
Posted 3 months ago in Debt Collection. Jurisdiction: Illinois

Written by Jeffrey L Smoot
Debt collection practices in Washington are regulated by several state and federal privacy laws that limit a debt collector’s ability to obtain and use consumer credit reports and other personal information.
Posted about 1 month ago in Debt Collection. Jurisdiction: Washington

Written by Leon D Bayer
Delinquent income taxes may be discharged in bankruptcy, if the right criterea apply. This guide will give you a general idea of what is required to discharge income taxes in a bankruptcy case. Caveat: Always check with an expert before making decisions or taking any action.
2 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Bankruptcy / Debt. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Leon D Bayer
This guide will explain the general critera that usually is required to discharge most kinds of student loans in bankruptcy cases. Caveat: Always check with an expert .The laws sometimes change, and new court rulings may affect how your case might be decided.
Posted about 1 year ago in Bankruptcy / Debt. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Leon D Bayer
This Guide will acquaint you with some of the terms that are commonly used in bankruptcy law, who the players are in a bankruptcy case, and what their functions are.
3 of 5 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Bankruptcy / Debt. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Leon D Bayer
The categories of protected property are called “exemptions”, because such property is “exempt” from being taken to pay the creditors. However, the available exemptions do not always cover everything that the debtor owns. Assets that are not exempt may be taken by the trustee.
9 of 16 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Bankruptcy / Debt. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Dainen N Penta
There are dozens of bankruptcy attorneys out there. How do I choose the right one for me and my needs?
11 of 11 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Bankruptcy / Debt.

Written by Kent Anderson
When an individual files a bankruptcy under Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 an election to split the tax year is possible under certain circumstances. 26 USC §1398 allows an individual debtor to terminate the tax year as of the day before the bankruptcy was filed.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted 5 months ago in Bankruptcy / Debt. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Mazyar Malek Hedayat
Want to know what to expect when filing bankruptcy? Take a look at our primer to get answers to your most frequently asked questions.
1 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Bankruptcy / Debt. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Peter Francis Geraci
What happens to your credit report after you receive a discharge in Bankruptcy
9 of 15 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Bankruptcy / Debt. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Sidney Joseph Diamond
Income taxes are dischargeable in bankruptcy general when they are over three years old.
0 of 2 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Bankruptcy / Debt. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Patricia Lynn Veres
If you find yourself in the unfortunate situation that you have crushing debt and your marriage is also failing, you will more than likely be advised to consult with a bankruptcy attorney prior to deciding when and how you will go about the divorce. Eliminating the debt will simplify the divorce.
0 of 1 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Bankruptcy / Debt. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Ruben Ernesto Vasquez
On April 20, 2005, the President signed the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (hereinafter “Bapcpa”). Pub. L. No. 109-08, 119 Stat. 23 (2005). This law created the most sweeping changes to Bankruptcy law since the 1978 legislation that created the Bankruptcy Code. See steps
3 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Bankruptcy / Debt. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Peter Francis Geraci
Do corporations file bankruptcy? Do their shareholders or officers have to file as well?
21 of 21 users found this helpful. Posted about 1 year ago in Bankruptcy / Debt. Jurisdiction: Federal

Written by Jeffrey Nathan Wishman
Creditors often ignore a bankruptcy notice. Most of the time they are just inefficient, and they are not intentionally ignoring the bankruptcy. Even so, the problem can be very annoying. Here is an easy way to deal with it.
3 of 4 users found this helpful. Posted 12 months ago in Bankruptcy / Debt. Jurisdiction: Federal