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jsflawyer posted a blog entry
Two Tax Years For the Price of One
Sometimes one tax year in a 12 month period is just not enough! Think of all the fun that could be had if there were two. ...
Sometimes one tax year in a 12 month period is just not enough! Think of all the fun that could be had if there were two. ...
8 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Practice and..., Benefits of..., Chapter 11..., Chapter 7...
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Practice and..., Benefits of..., Chapter 11..., Chapter 7...jsflawyer posted a blog entry
NACTT Academy Offers Chapter 13 Information Online
The National Association of Chapter Thirteen Trustees (NACTT) has developed a new vehicle for education of bankruptcy...
The National Association of Chapter Thirteen Trustees (NACTT) has developed a new vehicle for education of bankruptcy...
14 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Practice and..., Benefits of..., Chapter 13..., General Bankruptcy...
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Practice and..., Benefits of..., Chapter 13..., General Bankruptcy...jsflawyer posted a blog entry
Should My Spouse File Bankruptcy With Me?
You might be wondering if filing bankruptcy without your spouse is a good idea. The answer depends on whether your spouse...
You might be wondering if filing bankruptcy without your spouse is a good idea. The answer depends on whether your spouse...
14 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., General Bankruptcy..., Marriage and...
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., General Bankruptcy..., Marriage and...jsflawyer posted a blog entry
Avoiding “Good Faith” Objections to Chapter 13 Plans
Sometimes a chapter 13 case is filed, instead of chapter 7, due to concerns over possible non-dischargeability complaints. ...
Sometimes a chapter 13 case is filed, instead of chapter 7, due to concerns over possible non-dischargeability complaints. ...
16 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Practice and..., Chapter 13..., Discharge, What Can and Cannot Be...
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Practice and..., Chapter 13..., Discharge, What Can and Cannot Be...jsflawyer posted a blog entry
I’m About to Move–Where Can I File Bankruptcy?
Although bankruptcy laws are federal, there can be some critical differences in how the law is interpreted from place to place,...
Although bankruptcy laws are federal, there can be some critical differences in how the law is interpreted from place to place,...
jsflawyer posted a blog entry
Which Exemptions Shall I Choose? There Are So Many Choices, Aren’t There?
In the recent case of In re Dufa,Case No. 07-60743 Judge Federman ruled that since the debtors moved to Missouri on the...
In the recent case of In re Dufa,Case No. 07-60743 Judge Federman ruled that since the debtors moved to Missouri on the...
17 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Cases of..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Missouri, 730 day domicile...
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Cases of..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Missouri, 730 day domicile...jsflawyer posted a blog entry
Suze Orman Just Doesn’t Understand Bankruptcy
I keep many financial advice books and DVDs in my office library to recommend to clients, but Suze Orman is not on my list of...
I keep many financial advice books and DVDs in my office library to recommend to clients, but Suze Orman is not on my list of...
17 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy..., Bankruptcy..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Benefits of...
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy..., Bankruptcy..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Benefits of...jsflawyer posted a blog entry
Favorable Ruling For Debtors In Jones v. Wells Fargo Bank Upheld
On July 1, 2008 the much anticipated District Court decision in the Jones v. Wells Fargo case was released.In her decision,...
On July 1, 2008 the much anticipated District Court decision in the Jones v. Wells Fargo case was released.In her decision,...
17 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Automatic..., Bankruptcy Cases of..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Chapter 13...
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Automatic..., Bankruptcy Cases of..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Chapter 13...jsflawyer posted a blog entry
If A Partner Files Bankruptcy What Happens To The Partnership?
What are the repercussions for a partnership if one of the partners has to file bankruptcy? A couple of days ago I wrote a...
What are the repercussions for a partnership if one of the partners has to file bankruptcy? A couple of days ago I wrote a...
17 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Practice and..., General Bankruptcy..., business..., partner's...
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Practice and..., General Bankruptcy..., business..., partner's...jsflawyer posted a blog entry
I Make More Than the Median Income. Can I File for Chapter 7?
Several people have called me recently, saying that they wanted to file for Chapter 7, but couldn’t because their income...
Several people have called me recently, saying that they wanted to file for Chapter 7, but couldn’t because their income...
17 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Chapter 11..., Chapter 12...
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Chapter 11..., Chapter 12...jsflawyer posted a blog entry
Can a Partnership File Bankruptcy?
Partnerships, like many other businesses in this economy, can fail too. What are your options when the debts of the business...
Partnerships, like many other businesses in this economy, can fail too. What are your options when the debts of the business...
19 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Practice and..., General Bankruptcy..., business..., partnership...
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Practice and..., General Bankruptcy..., business..., partnership...jsflawyer posted a blog entry
If I Charge On My Credit Card And Don’t Make A Payment, Is This Fraud?
Creditors these days are looking for any and all ways to prevent debtors from discharging their debt in bankruptcy. As a...
Creditors these days are looking for any and all ways to prevent debtors from discharging their debt in bankruptcy. As a...
23 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Cases of..., Bankruptcy..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Chapter 13...
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Cases of..., Bankruptcy..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Chapter 13...jsflawyer posted a blog entry
Is Bankruptcy The Same Everywhere? Part 2
One year ago, I posted a blog on this website discussing some of the ways that the bankruptcy law was applied differently in...
One year ago, I posted a blog on this website discussing some of the ways that the bankruptcy law was applied differently in...
24 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Practice and..., Chapter 13..., Chapter 7..., Conversion from One Chapter to...
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Practice and..., Chapter 13..., Chapter 7..., Conversion from One Chapter to...jsflawyer posted a blog entry
Three Things To Do When Filing Bankruptcy
Regular readers know my Kansas colleague Jill Michaux penned the 33 Bankruptcy Don’ts, things not to do before filing...
Regular readers know my Kansas colleague Jill Michaux penned the 33 Bankruptcy Don’ts, things not to do before filing...
jsflawyer posted a blog entry
Thoughts From The Lawyer’s Office Paralegal: Top Ten Don’ts
Recently, Jill Micheaux discussed, the “33 Don’ts For Preparing To File Bankruptcy“. My staff reviewed...
Recently, Jill Micheaux discussed, the “33 Don’ts For Preparing To File Bankruptcy“. My staff reviewed...
25 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Practice and..., Choosing Bankruptcy..., General Bankruptcy..., Role Of The...
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Practice and..., Choosing Bankruptcy..., General Bankruptcy..., Role Of The...jsflawyer posted a blog entry
Objecting to Claims: Standing 101
Objecting to Claims: Standing 101It happens every day. Thousands of proof of claims are filed in bankruptcy cases...
Objecting to Claims: Standing 101It happens every day. Thousands of proof of claims are filed in bankruptcy cases...
26 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Practice and..., California, Chapter 13..., Collection...
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Practice and..., California, Chapter 13..., Collection...jsflawyer posted a blog entry
Top 5 Changes in Bankruptcy Laws
In October, 2005, sweeping legislation changed the Bankruptcy Code. Most people rushed to file before these new laws went into...
In October, 2005, sweeping legislation changed the Bankruptcy Code. Most people rushed to file before these new laws went into...
26 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy..., Bankruptcy..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Chapter 13...
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy..., Bankruptcy..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Chapter 13...jsflawyer posted a blog entry
What Name Do I Use In My Bankruptcy Petition?
People who have been known to their creditors by more than one name should pay special attention to using the correct name...
People who have been known to their creditors by more than one name should pay special attention to using the correct name...
29 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Practice and..., General Bankruptcy..., Small Business And...,
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Practice and..., General Bankruptcy..., Small Business And..., jsflawyer posted a blog entry
Making Sure You List All Creditors In Your Bankruptcy Case.
It happens weekly. A former client or other creditor contacts the attorney’s office to inquire whether the creditor was...
It happens weekly. A former client or other creditor contacts the attorney’s office to inquire whether the creditor was...
31 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Automatic..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Chapter 13..., Chapter 7...
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Automatic..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Chapter 13..., Chapter 7...jsflawyer posted a blog entry
So Can I Strip My Second Lien After Filing For Chapter 7?
As with all legal questions, the answer is it depends. While the Supreme Court has ruled that you can not strip a second...
As with all legal questions, the answer is it depends. While the Supreme Court has ruled that you can not strip a second...
32 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Practice and..., Benefits of..., Chapter 13..., General Bankruptcy...
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Practice and..., Benefits of..., Chapter 13..., General Bankruptcy...jsflawyer posted a blog entry
What Is A Trustee?
Everyone talks about trustees but what exactly does a trustee do? Is the trustee the judge? No. Is the trustee the jury? No....
Everyone talks about trustees but what exactly does a trustee do? Is the trustee the judge? No. Is the trustee the jury? No....
33 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Practice and..., bankruptcy..., Chapter 13..., Chapter 7...
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Practice and..., bankruptcy..., Chapter 13..., Chapter 7...jsflawyer posted a blog entry
New Bankruptcy Law Hurts Car Lenders And Debtors Too
One of the changes in bankruptcy law that was in the 2005 Bankruptcy Act (”BAPCPA”) was to prevent debtors filing...
One of the changes in bankruptcy law that was in the 2005 Bankruptcy Act (”BAPCPA”) was to prevent debtors filing...
35 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Practice and..., Benefits of..., Chapter 13..., Chapter 7...
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Practice and..., Benefits of..., Chapter 13..., Chapter 7...jsflawyer posted a blog entry
33 Don’ts for Preparing to File Bankruptcy - Part 3
The nation’s best consumer bankruptcy lawyers put together a list of 33 Don’ts for Preparing to File Bankruptcy,...
The nation’s best consumer bankruptcy lawyers put together a list of 33 Don’ts for Preparing to File Bankruptcy,...
37 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Chapter 13..., Chapter 7...
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Chapter 13..., Chapter 7...jsflawyer posted a blog entry
To File Bankruptcy, I Pay Money and Sign A Few Forms, Right?
Oh, if it were only that simple. I suppose in a perfect world, all you would need to do is come up with $1500 to $4500 and...
Oh, if it were only that simple. I suppose in a perfect world, all you would need to do is come up with $1500 to $4500 and...
39 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Chapter 13..., Chapter 7...
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Chapter 13..., Chapter 7...jsflawyer posted a blog entry
33 Don’ts for Preparing to File Bankruptcy - Part 2
Here is part 2 of a list of 33 don’ts for preparing to file bankruptcy compiled by Jonathan Becker after polling the...
Here is part 2 of a list of 33 don’ts for preparing to file bankruptcy compiled by Jonathan Becker after polling the...
39 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Chapter 13..., Chapter 7...
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Chapter 13..., Chapter 7...jsflawyer posted a blog entry
The Worst That Can Happen In A Bankruptcy
Recently, a debtor in my district was convicted of 28 counts of bankruptcy fraud, money laundering and other sundry felonies. ...
Recently, a debtor in my district was convicted of 28 counts of bankruptcy fraud, money laundering and other sundry felonies. ...
43 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Cases of..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., General Bankruptcy..., hired
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Cases of..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., General Bankruptcy..., hiredjsflawyer posted a blog entry
What Debts Survive My Bankruptcy?
There are a number of debts that will survive a bankruptcy filing, whether Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 is filed.Child support or...
There are a number of debts that will survive a bankruptcy filing, whether Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 is filed.Child support or...
45 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Chapter 13..., Chapter 7...
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Chapter 13..., Chapter 7...jsflawyer posted a blog entry
What Happens If I Didn’t Reaffirm My Car Loan In Bankruptcy And I Fall Behind?
Someone asked Georgia attorney Jonathan Ginsberg what to do with a debt that hadn’t been reaffirmed in his Chapter 7...
Someone asked Georgia attorney Jonathan Ginsberg what to do with a debt that hadn’t been reaffirmed in his Chapter 7...
45 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Practice and..., Benefits of..., Choosing Bankruptcy..., Collection...
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Practice and..., Benefits of..., Choosing Bankruptcy..., Collection...jsflawyer posted a blog entry
Gay Marriage Legal in California. Can Gay Couples Now File A Joint Petition?
On May 15, 2008, the California Supreme Court struck down a ban on Gay Marriages and ruled that the union of a Gay Couple in...
On May 15, 2008, the California Supreme Court struck down a ban on Gay Marriages and ruled that the union of a Gay Couple in...
47 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy..., Bankruptcy..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., California
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy..., Bankruptcy..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Californiajsflawyer posted a blog entry
Car Loans, Reaffirmation Agreements and “Keep & Pay”
Before Congress passed the “Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act” (BAPCPA) in 2005, dealing with car...
Before Congress passed the “Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act” (BAPCPA) in 2005, dealing with car...
48 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Chapter 7..., Collection...
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Chapter 7..., Collection...jsflawyer posted a blog entry
3 Years = No Car Payments, No Credit Cards Payments, Just 1 Debt: Your Mortgage
How would you like to eliminate all your credit card debt, all your car debt, and all your mortgage debt except the first...
How would you like to eliminate all your credit card debt, all your car debt, and all your mortgage debt except the first...
49 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Benefits of..., California
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Benefits of..., Californiajsflawyer posted a blog entry
Appeal Your Own Victory? Yes, Indeed!
Taking an appeal in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case just took an interesting turn for debtors in the Midwest. In May, the Eighth...
Taking an appeal in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case just took an interesting turn for debtors in the Midwest. In May, the Eighth...
54 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Cases of..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Chapter 13..., Missouri
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Cases of..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Chapter 13..., Missourijsflawyer posted a blog entry
I Actually Dont Qualify For Chapter 13?
Many people are under the mistaken impression that they qualify for Chapter 13, when in fact, they are actually over the debt...
Many people are under the mistaken impression that they qualify for Chapter 13, when in fact, they are actually over the debt...
54 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Practice and..., California, Chapter 13..., Choosing Bankruptcy...
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Practice and..., California, Chapter 13..., Choosing Bankruptcy...jsflawyer posted a blog entry
What Are The Creditors Duties Once They Have Been Informed Of A Bankruptcy Filing- Part 2
As I previously discussed, there are several duties imposed on creditors when they have been notified that a bankruptcy case...
As I previously discussed, there are several duties imposed on creditors when they have been notified that a bankruptcy case...
55 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Automatic..., Bankruptcy Cases of..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Chapter 13...
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Automatic..., Bankruptcy Cases of..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Chapter 13...jsflawyer posted a blog entry
Bankruptcy: A State Specific Law?
The bankruptcy law is a federal law. In fact, the U.S. Constitution mandates that Congress enact uniform bankruptcy laws. ...
The bankruptcy law is a federal law. In fact, the U.S. Constitution mandates that Congress enact uniform bankruptcy laws. ...
55 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., General Bankruptcy..., State Specific Bankruptcy...
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., General Bankruptcy..., State Specific Bankruptcy...jsflawyer posted a blog entry
Does It Matter If A Creditor Intended to Violate The Automatic Stay?
When debtors attorneys file motions against creditors who violate the automatic stay, creditors often try to argue that they...
When debtors attorneys file motions against creditors who violate the automatic stay, creditors often try to argue that they...
55 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Automatic..., Bankruptcy Cases of..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Chapter 13...
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Automatic..., Bankruptcy Cases of..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Chapter 13...jsflawyer posted a blog entry
What Happens If I Am A Renter Filing Bankruptcy And My Landlord Is Trying To Evict Me?
While back rent is dischargeable in a bankruptcy proceeding, your landlord has options when you file for bankruptcy. Timing...
While back rent is dischargeable in a bankruptcy proceeding, your landlord has options when you file for bankruptcy. Timing...
55 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Automatic..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Benefits of..., Chapter 13...
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Automatic..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Benefits of..., Chapter 13...jsflawyer posted a blog entry
What Is A Motion For Relief Of Stay: Chapter 7?
Most Debtors always get notices in the mail 30 to 90 days after filing for Chapter 7 relief concerning property they own. In...
Most Debtors always get notices in the mail 30 to 90 days after filing for Chapter 7 relief concerning property they own. In...
56 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Automatic..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., California, Chapter 7...
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Automatic..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., California, Chapter 7...jsflawyer posted a blog entry
What Can I Do If I Still Get Bills And Harassing Calls After I File My Bankruptcy?
If you continue to get bills and phone calls from creditors AFTER you filed your bankruptcy petition, be sure to bring it to...
If you continue to get bills and phone calls from creditors AFTER you filed your bankruptcy petition, be sure to bring it to...
56 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Automatic..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Chapter 13..., Chapter 7...
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Automatic..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Chapter 13..., Chapter 7...jsflawyer posted a blog entry
Abstention or Remand: Factors to Consider
Courts have developed factors to consider in deciding whether to remand or abstain. (Searcy v. Knstman, In re Tomlinson...
Courts have developed factors to consider in deciding whether to remand or abstain. (Searcy v. Knstman, In re Tomlinson...
56 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Cases of..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Decisions of..., General Bankruptcy...
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Cases of..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Decisions of..., General Bankruptcy...jsflawyer posted a blog entry
Exemptions and Unknown Values
You have a claim against someone of an unknown amount, perhaps from a car accident. What’s the best way to protect...
You have a claim against someone of an unknown amount, perhaps from a car accident. What’s the best way to protect...
57 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Cases of..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Massachusetts, Protecting Assets In...
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Cases of..., Bankruptcy Practice and..., Massachusetts, Protecting Assets In...jsflawyer posted a blog entry
The Two Schedule J’s: How They Should Differ in Chapter 7 and 13
Schedules I and J are where the bankruptcy debtor lists his or her household income, and household living expenses, in a...
Schedules I and J are where the bankruptcy debtor lists his or her household income, and household living expenses, in a...
58 days ago
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Practice and..., Chapter 13..., Chapter 7..., General Bankruptcy...
Bankruptcy Law Network
| Topics: Bankruptcy Practice and..., Chapter 13..., Chapter 7..., General Bankruptcy...