If you are a Utah business owner and are considering bankruptcy, it’s a good idea to consult with a Utah bankruptcy attorney to understand your options and to ensure that you make the best decision for you, your business and your financial future.
Category: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Can a small business file bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy can have significant consequences for a small business and the business owner(s). There may be damage to its reputation and credit. It’s important to consider all options before filing for bankruptcy.
Keep My RV In Bankruptcy
Whether or not you will lose your RV if you file for bankruptcy depends on the type of bankruptcy you file and the laws of the state where you live.
Danger: Don’t Rely on Free Online Bankruptcy Advice
Information is good but remember you need to rely on a local experienced bankruptcy lawyer so you get the best legal outcome possible.
Three Important Things Bankruptcy Can Do
As you start to think about bankruptcy, you should understand there are actually five types. For most people a couple of them will be your best option. The first one and most common is Chapter 7
Loan After Your Bankruptcy
The waiting period on getting a loan after your bankruptcy can vary depending on a host of factors, but a big one is the type of bankruptcy you experienced. With a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, lenders typically wait two years after the date of discharge. As for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you may be eligible for a VA loan just 12 months removed from the filing date.
Top 10 Questions you may be asked at your 341 Meeting
Top 10 Questions you may be asked at your 341 Meeting of creditors in Utah. Working with an experienced Utah attorney will help you understand and know how to response to these inquiries.
What Should I Do I Just Got A Wage Garnishment Notice?
You need to understand that when employer gets that wage garnishment order, by law they must begin withholding 25% of your take-home pay right away. The papers say there is a period of time before a response is due but that just means your employer has to keep the money collected until they get an order telling them where to send the money.
What to know: Filing For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
In a nutshell you file a Chapter 7 case by submitting a petition in which you disclose all your assets, debts, income and expenses to the court. The documents are reviewed by a series of Trustee’s and at the end of the proceeding, the bankruptcy court issues an order of discharge, and you are no longer liable for applicable debts.
Utah Small Business Bankruptcy
Utah small business bankruptcy is considerably more complex than consumer (personal) bankruptcy. Be careful do not accept the “one-size-fits-all” approach most bankruptcy firms employ. Look for a law firm that will sit down with you discuss whether a Utah small business bankruptcy is your best option. Work with an attorney that is will to suggest non-bankruptcy options as well as bankruptcy option