Bankruptcy Lawyer - How a High Income Bankruptcy Works Bankruptcy Lawyer - Many people assume that if their income is relatively high, they cannot file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Often this assumption is incorrect. It is not by any means unusual for a “high-income” debtor to file under Chapter 7. In fact, I have successfully represented clients [...]
Common Issues Associated with a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy case, also known as a debt-consolidation bankruptcy, is a lengthy process. The repayment plan a person enters when they start a Chapter 13 can last anywhere from 36 to 60 months. Naturally, a lot can change in a person’s life over the course [...]
A bankruptcy lawyer is a beneficiaries of a tough economy, but their clients, many of whom know little about the process and have scant time to research it, are usually at a loss when it comes to seeking the help of an expert. With creditors closing in and desperation mounting, many people foolishly select a [...]
Background A chapter 13 bankruptcy is also called a wage earner's plan. It enables individuals with regular income to develop a plan to repay all or part of their debts. Under this chapter, debtors propose a repayment plan to make installments to creditors over three to five years. If the debtor's current monthly income is [...]
Bankruptcy Attorney: How Chapter 13 Works Bankruptcy Attorney: A chapter 13 case begins by filing a petition with the bankruptcy court serving the area where the debtor has a domicile or residence. Unless the court orders otherwise, the debtor must also file with the court: (1) schedules of assets and liabilities; (2) a schedule of current [...]