The Means Test and What it Means to Consumers
The most common types of consumer bankruptcies filed are Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcies. Chapter 7 bankruptcies are also known as liquidation bankruptcies, under
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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy – Will I Be Able to Keep My Home?
One question that many people face when considering filing for bankruptcy is whether they will be able to keep their home. Often, a home is
Bankruptcy Basics – The Fraudulent Transfer
When an individual is considering filing for bankruptcy, some people may be tempted to try and either transfer property to another or to “rack up”
Bankruptcy and Non-Dischargeable Debt
Many people under financial distress consider bankruptcy as an option to get back on their feet. Under normal circumstances, an individual files either a Chapter
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals – Automatic Stay Does Not Apply to Contempt Proceedings
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals decided a case last month limiting a defendant’s ability to use the automatic stay to suspend judicial proceedings. Specifically,
Jose Canseco Files for Bankruptcy
Former Oakland Athletics slugger Jose Canseco filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on July 31st of this year in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the filing, Canseco
Stopping Collection Efforts Immediately – The Automatic Stay
If you have fallen behind on your debts, you are likely dealing with the seemingly endless cycle of harassing calls and letters from creditors. One
