Where are Utah bankruptcy petitions filed is a common question. You need to first understand the two court system we have in the United States. There are state court systems and the federal court system. Bankruptcy and is related laws and rules stem from a clause in the U.S. Constitution making bankruptcy part of the… Continue reading Where are Utah bankruptcy petitions filed
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What bankruptcy can I file
In order to determine what bankruptcy can i file for or if you are eligible for bankruptcy, you must take the means test. in 2005 Congress made major changes to the bankruptcy laws via changes to the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. One of the new changes was something called the “Means Test”. The means test will… Continue reading What bankruptcy can I file
How bankruptcy stops foreclosure
First lets establish that foreclosures don’t happen overnight, it is usually after 3 or 4 missed payments on a mortgage that lead to a foreclosure action being filed. Foreclosure is the action a lender takes to obtain possession of the property that the loan was secured upon. For most people when they talk about… Continue reading How bankruptcy stops foreclosure
Bankruptcy without tax returns
You can file a bankruptcy without tax returns but if you have unfiled tax returns it may be in your best interest to file them before you file as opposed to right after you file for bankruptcy. It is in you best interest to have your tax returns filed prior to the filing of your… Continue reading Bankruptcy without tax returns
Stop debt collector calls
One of the most common reasons people decide to file for bankruptcy is to stop debt collector calls. by filing bankruptcy you can immediately stop debt collector calls. Any collector that still attempts to collect on a debt once they know about your bankruptcy is in violation of 11 U.S.C. Sec 362. Bankruptcy is a… Continue reading Stop debt collector calls
Bankruptcy who knows
In my experience most people don’t want others to know about their financial issues and challenges. This certainly goes for bankruptcy. So I get this question all the time if I file for bankruptcy who knows ? Your lawyer, your creditors, you, and whoever else you decide to tell. Bankruptcy is a public record and… Continue reading Bankruptcy who knows
Bankruptcy discharge vs closed
Bankruptcy discharge is when the debtor is released from liability to pay his or her debts and no longer required to pay any debts that are discharged, and it also prohibits creditors from coming to collect your debt. Getting a bankruptcy discharge is a big step in a bankruptcy case but it’s not the end… Continue reading Bankruptcy discharge vs closed
Bankruptcy court in Utah
Bankruptcy court in Utah is located in Salt Lake City at 350 Main St #301, Salt Lake City, UT 84101. The Bankruptcy Court in Utah is located in the Moss Courthouse. The Moss Courthouse has been the main US Courthouse in Utah for over 100 years. Recently a new federal courthouse was built next to… Continue reading Bankruptcy court in Utah
How bankruptcy affects credit score
No matter which bankruptcy you file for, it will show you how bankruptcy affects credit score. That affect be for the good or the bad. Whether it is a Chapter 7 bankruptcy or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy it will be how bankruptcy affects credit score. We find many of our client actually improve their… Continue reading How bankruptcy affects credit score
What bankruptcy cannot do for you
Bankruptcy is not the silver bullet that will cure all your financial issues. Many people want to know what bankruptcy can do for them here is what bankruptcy cannot do for you. There are debts that bankruptcy cannot eliminate like student loans, child support, alimony and most secured debts. What bankruptcy cannot do for you and… Continue reading What bankruptcy cannot do for you