Why it is Important to Hire a Bankruptcy Attorney
Below are a list of reasons as to why you should hire a bankruptcy attorney instead of trying to file the case yourself: 1. Exemptions. A bankruptcy attorney can safely...
How can bankruptcy help with child support arrearages?
Most of my clients with child support obligations know that bankruptcy will not wipe away their obligation to pay their child support obligation. However, not everyone knows that Chapter 13...
When do the collection calls stop after filing for bankruptcy?
One of the most common questions I have from my bankruptcy clients is when do the collection calls stop after I file bankruptcy. Many of my clients mistakenly believe that the...
What is the bankruptcy homestead exemption and how can it help me?
The bankruptcy homestead exemption is a state exemption that allows bankruptcy filers to protect the equity in their home. Without the exemption, a Chapter 7 trustee can take the debtor’s...
Top 5 reasons why bankruptcy is the best form of debt relief
Bankruptcy is the best form of debt relief for many reasons to include the following Top 5 reasons: 1. Unlike debt consolidation plans, Chapter 7 bankruptcy wipes out/discharges all your...
How bankruptcy can help with tax debt
Tax debt article written by Columbia lawyer Daniel Stone Bankruptcy can be very beneficial to debtors seeking tax relief. Depending on the type of tax debt and age of the...
Top 5 assets left of bankruptcy schedules
Here is a list of the top 5 debtor assets left off bankruptcy schedules: 1. Real property to include the debtor home. While most debtors list all their legal and...
Venue and Bankruptcy: Which Court do you file your case?
(Note: this post is from a guest writer from Atlanta, GA. Peter Bricks has been a member of the Georgia bar since 2006 and is also a member of the...
How does a bankruptcy attorney get paid?
I get this question all the time- how does a bankruptcy attorney get paid? It is a good question because you would rightly assume that if someone has to file...
How much does it cost to file bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy costs very on a few factors. First, there is the filing fees that are paid to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. For Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases, the filing fee is $306.00 and...