This year marks the ten year anniversary of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA) of 2005, a major piece of legislation that overhauled the bankruptcy code throughout the United States. This Act was designed to make it harder to file for bankruptcy by imposing new regulations and stricter requirements for any individual […]
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The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and with Christmas right around the corner, you might be scrambling to purchase those last minute gifts. This is the season of giving, and there are few things more enjoyable than seeing smiling faces on Christmas morning. Unfortunately, though, those smiles might be a distant memory when […]
By: StockMonkeys.com via Flickr Is bankruptcy the right solution to your financial woes? If you are feeling at the end of your rope financially, you likely have a lot of questions, and with good reason. Bankruptcy, which some attorneys tout as the be all, end all solution to overwhelming debt woes, is a complicated […]
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Creditor’s Meeting If you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition, you will be required to attend a mandatory Meeting of the Creditors pursuant to Rule 341 of the US Bankruptcy Code. Many of my clients experience anxiety or nervousness before attending the meeting, but there really is no need for concern. The […]
Frequently Asked Bankruptcy Questions While financial strain and stress are caused by many reasons, their solution can be found in the United States Bankruptcy Code. Practically every civilization, since organized society, has had some form of bankruptcy relief. Many people have turned to bankruptcy as a solution to their financial situation. Whether to stop a […]