Bankruptcy who to contact

When considering to file bankruptcy who to contact is a big deal.  Since bankruptcy is most likely one of the bigger financial decisions you will make in your life finding the right attorney to help is important.  When your filing make the decision to consider bankruptcy who to contact is the logical next decision.  You’ll… Continue reading Bankruptcy who to contact

Bankruptcy and tax refunds

Many people have questions about bankruptcy and tax refunds.  Some come to see their income tax refunds as a type of yearly bonus.  In reality these refunds are usually caused by having paid too much in taxes during the past year. Many times people come to rely upon these refunds for planned yearly spending to… Continue reading Bankruptcy and tax refunds

Bankruptcy when married

There is no requirement that you and your spouse jointly file bankruptcy when married.  You can choose whether to file for bankruptcy with your spouse or as an individual.  The decision on filing bankruptcy when married should be based on the in depth analysis of you financial condition however.  It will usually depend on if… Continue reading Bankruptcy when married

Are bankruptcy proceedings public

A very common question that we get is are bankruptcy proceedings public ? Yes, you should be able to attend most bankruptcy meetings so again are bankruptcy proceedings public yes. The only times that bankruptcy proceedings will be closed to the public are when there is a party present that has an overriding interest and… Continue reading Are bankruptcy proceedings public

Bankruptcy with car loan

Filing bankruptcy with car loan can be a complex process for the unwary.  If you are trying to keep a car during the bankruptcy process then you really should hire a bankruptcy attorney with experience helping people keep their cars in bankruptcy.  There are a few different options within a Chapter 7 bankruptcy if you… Continue reading Bankruptcy with car loan

Bankruptcy with medical bills

Medical debt is on of the most common reason that people file for bankruptcy. It even surpasses mortgage debt and credit card debt. Bankruptcy with medical bills occurs when the price of treating a disease, injury or sickness becomes greater than what the patient is able to pay. Even some individuals with medical insurance have… Continue reading Bankruptcy with medical bills

Bankruptcy without spouse knowing

While you have the legal right to file for bankruptcy without spouse knowing , practically it would be difficult to file for bankruptcy without your spouse finding out about you filing for bankruptcy. There will be mail and paperwork that comes to your home regarding your bankruptcy. There may be calls that come in and… Continue reading Bankruptcy without spouse knowing

Bankruptcy without losing house

Filing bankruptcy without losing house happens all the time.  This is usually one of biggest concern with my clients that own property.  It’s understandable that there is so much concern about filing bankruptcy without losing house since our homes are usually are largest asset (and usually our largest debt).  Most people are able to keep… Continue reading Bankruptcy without losing house

Bankruptcy without a job

There is no requirement that you be employed to file for bankruptcy.   For some reason this rumor is floating around out there, I hear this from time, from potential clients.  In fact, bankruptcy without a job, is one of the most common reasons people file for bankruptcy in Utah. However, being unemployed can affect… Continue reading Bankruptcy without a job

Bankruptcy when to file

One of the most common search terms in the bankruptcy world is: bankruptcy when to file.  There are some many variables in that question that book could be written on the subject.  In some situations sometimes there is the right moment to file for bankruptcy. It could make sense to hold off filing to be able… Continue reading Bankruptcy when to file