June 22, 2017

What can I do if my tenant filed bankruptcy?

Our Professional Answer: As a landlord, if one of your tenants files for bankruptcy, you should consult with a bankruptcy attorney to see if you should file a claim in that bankruptcy case. If so, you […]
June 22, 2017

What debts from my divorce are dischargeable in a bankruptcy?

Our Professional Answer: When you file bankruptcy, 100% of all your legal obligations to pay a debt are discharged. The fact that you have been divorced doesn’t change this. However, there are certain obligations that arise […]
June 22, 2017

What are exempt assets in a bankruptcy proceeding?

Our Professional Answer: In a bankruptcy, you have exemptions. Exemptions are stuff that you get to keep that are not part of the bankruptcy and can’t be sold, that could be your car, your home, your […]
June 22, 2017

What are exempt assets?

Our Professional Answer: Every person who files bankruptcy has certain assets that are exempt. That might be your homestead exemption, your personal property, and clothing or a wildcard exemption that allows you to apply a dollar […]
June 22, 2017

What are the main effects of filing under Chapter 13?

Our Professional Answer: Chapter 13 is a very powerful chapter in bankruptcy code. When you file Chapter 13, you keep all of your assets. That’s a 100% of your assets. You propose the payment plan over […]
June 22, 2017

What are UCC financing statements?

Our Professional Answer: UCC financing statements are much like loan agreement liens, for businesses, for property that doesn’t typically have a title. If you buy office equipment from Joe Blow office equipment company and he wants […]
June 22, 2017

What are the advantages of filing for bankruptcy?

Our Professional Answer: Bankruptcy is a powerful financial tool. It’ll allow you to discharge all the debts you have a legal obligation to pay with minor exceptions of federal taxes in the last three years, civil […]
June 22, 2017

What are credit counseling agencies?

Our Professional Answer: Credit counseling agencies could be one of two types of groups. One, a credit counseling agency is a place you go to get a certificate of credit counseling prior to entering bankruptcy. More […]