There appears to be a lot of confusion out there about what is actually a bankruptcy dismissal vs discharge. These are two very different things and you should understand both of them. When you are a debtor you do not want a dismissal of your case. A bankruptcy dismissal will closed your case in fact… Continue reading Bankruptcy dismissal vs discharge
Category: Utah Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy when you own a home
Most of the time when you are thinking about bankruptcy it comes at a stressful point in your life. One of the principal worries is probably if you’ll be able to keep your home or not. This will depend on several factors including the type of bankruptcy you file. The good news is that with… Continue reading Bankruptcy when you own a home
Which bankruptcy is the worst
This is an interesting question. Worst in what way? This is my first come back to such a question since if your are a creditor you probably think all bankruptcy is bad (if you are a creditor read about Chapter 13 – it is actually good for creditors). If you are a debtor, I take… Continue reading Which bankruptcy is the worst
Where to get bankruptcy discharge papers
Once your bankruptcy case concludes, you will receive what is known as a bankruptcy discharge which states that all dischargeable debts are no longer enforceable. Creditors whose debts are discharged in the petition can no longer contact you about your debt or file any legal proceedings against you. It is very important to keep this… Continue reading Where to get bankruptcy discharge papers
Bankruptcy when you own a house
Many people want to know if they file bankruptcy what will happen to their house. The treatment of your house in bankruptcy will be different depending on which type of bankruptcy you end up filing. There are a number of types of bankruptcy. The type of bankruptcy you file can be tricky decision and any… Continue reading Bankruptcy when you own a house
Bankruptcy versus credit consolidation
Credit consolidation can be one way to work out your existing debts and possible save you some money on the repayments of those debts. Consolidating debts mean you take multiple payments that are due and combine them into one monthly or weekly payment. There are different pros and cons to credit consolidation. You may be… Continue reading Bankruptcy versus credit consolidation
Bankruptcy when unemployed
For some reason that I have not been able to determine there is a rumor floating around that you need to employed to file for bankruptcy protection. There is no requirement under the Bankruptcy Code to be employed to get protection of the bankruptcy court. So rest assured that you can still file for bankruptcy… Continue reading Bankruptcy when unemployed
How bankruptcy affects a cosigner
Ever wondered how you filing for bankruptcy might affect someone who has cosigned a debt with you? Many people use a co-signer to purchase all types of things. for the most part this is done because they have little or nor credit history or the credit history that they have is in very bad shape. … Continue reading How bankruptcy affects a cosigner
Who pays the bankruptcy trustee
The answer to this common bankruptcy question is that it depends on what kind of bankruptcy you are filing. In bankruptcy there are a number of different trustees – and it can sometimes get confusing if you don’t deal with them everyday. There are Chapter 7 Trustees, Chapter 11 Trustees, Chapter 12 Trustees, and Chapter… Continue reading Who pays the bankruptcy trustee
Which bankruptcy is better to file?
A common question that I am asked is which bankruptcy is better to file? As I am sure you understand this is loaded question. Each type of bankruptcy addresses a different type of financial need. The first step in filing bankruptcy with our office is a consultation with the attorney. During this consultation the attorney… Continue reading Which bankruptcy is better to file?