The U.S Bankruptcy Code provides numerous exemptions that allow people filing bankruptcy to shield and keep the property they own. But some states do not use the federal law to protect property in bankruptcy they use the law of the state where the case if filed. These laws are called exemption laws.
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When bankruptcy is not good
When you are trying to decide when bankruptcy is not good – it can really help to find a reputable attorney who wants to help you explore your options. At the Utah Bankruptcy Guy our Attorney Douglas Barret has 20+ years of experience dealing with these issues.
Chapter 7 or Chapter 13?
Should you consider a Utah Chapter 7 bankruptcy? Absolutely! There is a reason that Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the most common type of bankruptcy….
Which Bankruptcy is Reorganization
One of the great benefits of this kind of bankruptcy is reorganization which can help you avoid losing your home to a foreclosure especially if you are behind on your mortgage payments. You can come up with an affordable repayment plan to keep your home even if your lender is unwilling to work with you.
Will filing bankruptcy affect my immigration status
So good news, filing bankruptcy will not affect immigration status, green card or the ability to apply for US Citizenship. The only way it could possibly affect these processes, is if it is found later that you had lied in your bankruptcy case under oath, or left out information in the bankruptcy petition,
Bankruptcy and Benjamin Franklin
We can learn a lot from Franklin’s perspective. Unhealthy spending habits, lack of discipline and debt can be very cancerous to our lives. So what else has he said on this topic? A well-known quote of his is as follows: “For age and want, save while you may. No morning sun lasts the whole day.”
Cosigners and Bankruptcy
The idea that Shakespeare is illustrating in Hamlet relates very closely to the modern day concept of being a cosigner to someone else debt. Ever wonder what happens if the guy you cosigned with filed bankruptcy? How does cosigners and bankruptcy work? Let the Utah Bankruptcy Guy explain:
No Money Left
Large corporations understand the benefits of bankruptcy and may utilize it to keep their company afloat. However, the average person doesn’t usually know that when they have no money left, bankruptcy is actually a safety net. The Utah Law Office of Douglas Barrett offers free personal bankruptcy consultations to discuss what strategies are best for you in your financial situation
Bankruptcy Unmarried Head of Household
If you are not married but consider yourself the the head of a household how does that work in bankruptcy? As you may know in bankruptcy you must report your household income and household size. It can become complicated. The United States Bankruptcy Trustee typically uses the definition of the IRS to determine household status.
5 Bankruptcy Terms You Need to Know
Learn these 5 bankruptcy terms you need to know and you be ahead of most non attorney participants in the bankruptcy court system. Using an experienced bankruptcy attorney to help you navigate a complex court system will save you time and money in most circumstances.