So if the goal of a bankruptcy is a discharge, then the question is, when bankruptcy ends. Most people think that a bankruptcy usually end when you are discharged. But the case is not technically over at that point. The court will grant a discharge in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case usually within about 120… Continue reading When bankruptcy ends
Category: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy with no income
There is no income requirement to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Being unemployed with no income makes it easier for you to qualify for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. This kind of bankruptcy can offer you a new start if you are under employed or after a loss of employment and for the most part your… Continue reading Bankruptcy with no income
How bankruptcy affects you
When you file for a bankruptcy, your life can be affected in several ways. It can affect you both positively and negatively in some ways. Some of the positive effects of bankruptcy are that your debts will be under control and you can get instant relief from creditors, collecting agencies, and the debts that are… Continue reading How bankruptcy affects you
Filing bankruptcy versus foreclosure
These two options are not mutually exclusive as some think. If you are facing one of them you may be facing the other as well. Since filing for bankruptcy will eliminate some if not all of your debts, you can decide to file bankruptcy before a foreclosure on property the debt most likely will be… Continue reading Filing bankruptcy versus foreclosure
How bankruptcy works
The idea of bankruptcy has been around for a very long time. The basic idea of how bankruptcy works has been around as long as history itself you can even read about the concept of bankruptcy in the Bible. So its not surprising that millions of Americans file for bankruptcy protection every year. This idea… Continue reading How bankruptcy works
Bankruptcy to remove student loans
It is commonly said that student loans are impossible to remove through filing for bankruptcy. However, that is not always true. It is a common misconception about bankruptcy. To remove student loans through a bankruptcy, it is not an easy process but it is possible. There are a few criteria that you have to meet… Continue reading Bankruptcy to remove student loans
Bankruptcy for LLC
If your business is organized as a corporation or a limited liability company (LLC), your personal assets are usually protected from business creditors –unless you specifically gave up your so-called “limited liability” protection. Unfortunately, you may have done so if the bank or other creditor required a personal guarantee and/or personal security before loaning you… Continue reading Bankruptcy for LLC
Bankruptcy for medical debt
Medical debts are one of the most common reasons that people need to seek bankruptcy relief. With out of control medical costs and increased insurance premiums more and more people are forced into financial ruin with just a day or two stay in hospital. With passage of the Affordable Heath Care Act it was assumed… Continue reading Bankruptcy for medical debt
Are bankruptcy records public
Yes bankruptcy records are available to the public. There is website where bankruptcy records are posted as they occur called Public Access to Court Records or PACER. They will most likely just be looked up by attorney’s however, because on the PACER website it costs money to review each page and to open an account… Continue reading Are bankruptcy records public
Bankruptcy for corporations
When filing for bankruptcy for a corporation there are a few options of the proper kinds of bankruptcy. The following is merely an quick overview and we suggest you seek out an experienced bankruptcy lawyer. In Utah that would be us! A Chapter 7 bankruptcy will be able to provide an orderly liquidation of the… Continue reading Bankruptcy for corporations