If you’re caught in a financial tailspin, it can seem like there is no way to improve your situation. An experienced bankruptcy attorney can help you identify the right steps to take, even if you’re facing the prospect of losing your home.
Category: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
5 Things about Filing Bankruptcy in Utah
Federal bankruptcy law directs most of the bankruptcy process and can be found at 11 U.S.C. sec 101 et seq, but there are some intricacies within each state governed by Utah state law. If you are filing bankruptcy in Utah, you’ve come to the right place! Here are 5 Things about filing bankruptcy in Utah keep in mind
Phone hearing 341 meeting
Utah phone hearing 341 meeting consist of multiple debtors, attorneys, trustees, and creditors on the same phone call. You attend your phone hearing 341 meeting by calling the number you will be provided by the bankruptcy court.
Bankruptcy and Taxes
To better understand bankruptcy and taxes a little background information is needed; it then becomes more clear why bankruptcy and taxes are so enter twined. First you have to understand that bankruptcy is made possible because of federal laws, and the federal government is made possible because of tax dollars. Why would the government try to give you a perk when you really need the help?
Bankruptcy and Stimulus Money
Government Stimulus checks have been sent out in order to counter the significant negative impact on the economy that resulted from COVID-19. It was within the government’s intention to completely and legally protect these checks for those filing bankruptcy but it was forgotten in the rush of passing the Stimulus bill
Bankruptcy after COVID 19 – 5 Things to Know
The people that come out of bankruptcy in the best shape tend to be the ones who got expert advice early. You can get referrals from the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, and the first meeting is typically free. Bankruptcy after COVID 19 does not mean you should rush to file for bankruptcy since your situation could improve, or things could get much worse. You need to understand that a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy can only be filed once every eight years so you will want to file when you can erase the maximum amount of debt.
Bankruptcy: Can I bounce back?
Sometimes you need the protection of the legal system in this country to get a do over. I find that most people by following some simple principles will thrive after bankruptcy. That is what we do at the Utah Bankruptcy Guy. Its our belief that tomorrow will be a better day and success is in your post bankruptcy future. We will give you the resources to come out of bankruptcy stronger and focused on a brighter tomorrow. Can I bounce back – of course you can!
6 Things To Consider Before You File Bankruptcy
Most of the above mistakes can be fixed by simply by timing when you file your case. There are time periods for many types of transfers or actions — which means the bankruptcy court will examine certain types of transactions only within a certain period of time before you file. By delaying the filing of your bankruptcy until these periods have expired, you may be able to avoid problems. An experienced bankruptcy lawyer can walk you through the process and help you succeed in obtaining a fresh financial start before you file bankruptcy.
Bankruptcy Planning
Because of abuses of the bankruptcy system in the past the current Bankruptcy Code is designed to penalize multiple bankruptcy filers. This multiple filing is called “serial filing” in the bankruptcy world. Individuals who are “serial filers” can lose important benefits in their bankruptcy – the most important of which is called the automatic stay – the act of stopping immediately a foreclosure, lawsuits or other collection activity.
What Will Happen After You File for Bankruptcy?
So the natural question you will ask yourself after you file for bankruptcy is now what? This post is to assure you that asking what will happen after you file for bankruptcy is a common and necessary question