Where are bankruptcy proceedings held

Are bankruptcy proceedings held in federal courts?  In Utah those courts are located in Salt Lake City and in Saint George, Utah.  The clerk of the bankruptcy court is located at the court in Salt Lake at 350 South Main Street, Salt Lake City in the Moss Courthouse on the Third Floor. Bankruptcy is part… Continue reading Where are bankruptcy proceedings held

Bankruptcy with no money

It is difficult to file bankruptcy with no money. Your attorney will charge you a retainer fee and then there is a court filing fee. In a strange way it’s ironic, but bankruptcy can seem like a very expensive undertaking when you have no money. Bankruptcy with no money can seem impossible. Are you wondering… Continue reading Bankruptcy with no money

Why does bankruptcy happen

Why does bankruptcy happen?  Bankruptcy occurs when you are insolvent and can’t afford to pay off your debts. It is also the process of seeking legal advice from an attorney and from getting legal relief from your debts, and protection from your creditors. It can be the result of a lot of credit card debt,… Continue reading Why does bankruptcy happen

What Bankruptcy Can Do

Q. What bankruptcy can do for me? In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy will cover debts like medical bills, credit card charges, personal loans, (in very rare circumstances) student loans, business debts, auto accident claims, attorney fees, money owed over lease agreements, utility bills.  In a Chapter 13 case the most common types of debts that… Continue reading What Bankruptcy Can Do

8 Interesting Things to Know About Filing Bankruptcy

Eight Interesting Things to Know About Filing Bankruptcy.  The following are interesting things to know about filing bankruptcy.  The decision to file bankruptcy can be tough so here are eight things you need to consider or know about before you make that decision: 1. Deadlines. Deadlines are critical in bankruptcy court. The rules in bankruptcy… Continue reading 8 Interesting Things to Know About Filing Bankruptcy

What are bankruptcy judges

What are bankruptcy judges.  In the United States bankruptcy judges are appointed by the majority of judges in the U.S Court of Appeals for that U.S district court. What are bankruptcy judges are judicial officers.  They are appointed for a period of 14 years and every 14 years need to submit recommendations about the number… Continue reading What are bankruptcy judges

Do I need credit after bankruptcy

Many times I am asked do I need credit after bankruptcy?  If you have just filed a Chapter 7  or Chapter 13 bankruptcy due to financial problems with credit, creditors and/or credit cards or overwhelming medical debt you may have said to yourself that you will never no way no how use credit again. Most… Continue reading Do I need credit after bankruptcy

What happens on your credit report when you file bankruptcy

One common question I hear is what happens on your credit report when you file bankruptcy ?  The first thing you need to realize is bankruptcy filings are a public record. The fact you filed for bankruptcy can legally be listed on your credit reports. As long as it is listed on your report your… Continue reading What happens on your credit report when you file bankruptcy

Secured versus unsecured creditors

TYPES OF CREDITORS To understand bankruptcy, credit and debt it helps if you understand the different types of parties involved in the process.  So lets focus in this posing on creditors. It is also important to understand the different types of debt in a bankruptcy. So lets focus on Secured versus Unsecured Creditors. SECURED CREDITORS… Continue reading Secured versus unsecured creditors

Is bankruptcy like welfare

While welfare and bankruptcy are both used by people with financial struggles they serve very different purposes. Welfare is provided by state or federal governments for eligible citizens and residents who lack sufficient means to support their own basic needs. Think of it as a small boost of income. (Government gets its funds from taxpayers,… Continue reading Is bankruptcy like welfare