Category: Chapter 7 Archive
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: Can it Save a Home from Foreclosure?
There are a lot of Americans who have, at one point or another, fallen behind on their mortgage payments. In some cases, the lender or mortgage company may consider working with the homeowner to work out a deal to catch up or get out of an upside down mortgage (i.e. …
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Questions: Can I Keep My Car When I File?
One of the common reasons that people have for putting off filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy even though it is their only choice in their given financial situation, is that they want to keep their car. Most even go so far as to say that they NEED to keep their …
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: Why is My Bank Account Still Frozen?
If you’ve filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you case is complete and you have received your discharge of debt, you’re probably dancing on the rooftop – or at least on a countertop! That is, unless you have lingering issues such as a bank account that is mysteriously still frozen. If …
Hanging Onto Your House When Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
The main concern of many bankruptcy petitioners is their home. They know that bankruptcy is their best (or only) means of solving their financial situation, but they don’t want to lose their house. Many are willing to go to extreme measures not to lose their home. Consider this real life …
When Creditors Ignore Your Discharge of Debt
The purpose of filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy is to immediately enact the automatic stay and eventually obtain the discharge of debt. What happens when you go through legal channels to obtain both these powerful protections through bankruptcy filing and creditors ignore their legal implications? If you are being harassed …
Planning Your Bankruptcy…and Your Wedding?
When planning your wedding, hopefully debt and bankruptcy and financial trouble don’t need to be a part of the discussion. In a perfect world, the conversation would revolve around the flowers, the dress, the venue, the guest list, and…the wedded bliss soon to come! But sometimes, affianced couples DO have …
Purchasing a Vehicle Before Receiving Bankruptcy Discharge
There are many bankruptcy petitioners who fear the consequences wreaking havoc on their ability to have a vehicle and stay mobile. Bankruptcy laws may leave petitioners aware that they can’t keep the vehicle they have currently (for a number of different reasons), but equally aware that they will need a …
Signs That You May Be Headed for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
You may think that it should be obvious if you are headed for the type of financial situation that requires a bankruptcy filing. But in many cases, a number of issues come to a head at the same time, leaving consumers confused and unsure about where they are and if …
Converting Chapter 13 to Chapter 7 Due to Divorce
If you are in the midst of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy plan and you find yourself facing a divorce, you don’t want to add to the emotional stress with financial stress that can be avoided. Divorce typically comes with some major financial changes: two households instead of one, spousal maintenance, …
Converting Your Bankruptcy: Chapter 13 to a Chapter 7?
Talking to a bankruptcy attorney is imperative when considering converting a Chapter 13 to a Chapter 7. There are many different issues you need to be aware of before you make this decision. If you are in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy there is a possibility that converting to a Chapter 7 …