The filing of a bankruptcy can be an intimidating and overwhelming process, if not carefully planned. For many, the decision to file has come only after the realization that they can no longer stay the course and they need the court’s equitable intervention. Hopefully, an experienced bankruptcy attorney has assisted…
Category: Bankruptcy
In 2005, Congress overhauled the bankruptcy code by passing the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA). Central to this was the enactment of the means test. A list of 14 questions is known as Form 122A. this determines whether there is disposable income available to pay creditors and…
In the period between the filing of a Chapter 13 plan and its confirmation, debtors may fall behind in making their monthly plan payments. Eventually, the local assigned Chapter 13 bankruptcy trustee or a creditor will file a motion requesting the court to dismiss the case. However, even in this…
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An attorney’s fees for representing a debtor in a bankruptcy case are not set by the bankruptcy court. They may be approved by the court in some situations but debtors and attorneys are free to negotiate a fee for representation in a bankruptcy case. Most bankruptcy lawyers charge a flat…
Everyone makes mistakes. Bankruptcy debtors make mistakes on their schedules, statement of financial affairs, even their petition. To reverse a mistake, bankruptcy debtors may correct, or amend these errors with the appropriate revisions, additions or deletions. The attorneys at Loan Lawyers can help ensure that all of the information contained…
Filing a bankruptcy case necessitates the disclosure of a debtor’s complete, current financial history. It also includes providing tax returns and evidence of earnings to the bankruptcy trustee. Of course, federal law and the rules of bankruptcy procedure mandate that certain internal forms must be filed in a bankruptcy case,…
