Following years of intense lobbying by creditors, Congress passed the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA). How did your Senators vote on these largely pro-creditor provisions? Cornyn (R-TX) – YEA Hutchison (R-TX) – YEA
What Happens if You File Bankruptcy Your FREE Bankruptcy Information Headquarters – 50 State bankruptcy laws overview, top 10 bankruptcy questions answered, chapter 7 v. chapter 13, can I file bankruptcy myself? How Does Bankruptcy Work? Bankruptcy law allows you to eliminate all, or a portion, of your debts. First, you’ll want to determine if bankruptcy is […]
According to the official United States courts, online glossary, (that you can view here) bankruptcy is defined as: “a legal procedure for dealing with debt problems of individuals and businesses; specifically, a case filed under one of the chapters of title 11 of the United States Code (the Bankruptcy Code).” What does that mean in […]
The role of an attorney in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy is significantly more involved than his role played in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The legal analysis required, amount of time spent in court, length of the representation, and complexity are all greater than the responsibilities of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy attorney. Because of this, a […]
Understanding how to file bankruptcy is much easier when after enlisting the help of a Chapter 7 attorney with experience in this type of filing and can significantly impact the overall success of a bankruptcy case. There are a number of responsibilities carried out by an attorney during the filing process, from answering clients’ questions to ensuring that […]
What Is A Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Attorney This type of lawyer helps you file for bankruptcy protection when you can pay back a percentage of your debts to creditors. A Chapter 13 attorney helps provide protection for eligible filers who have a consistent source of income each month. What Does a Chapter 13 Attorney Do? These attorneys […]
Bankruptcy Attorney Near Me? The vast majority of Americans need an attorney at some point in their life — whether it be help with buying a home, getting a divorce, starting a business or filing for bankruptcy. Venturing into the realm of laws, judges, courthouses, and lawyers for the first time can be a very […]
The impact of the pandemic is preventing Pacific Theaters Exhibition Corporation from opening the doors to its ArcLight Cinemas and Pacific Theaters locations. The exhibitor in difficulty, present at the 16 sites, has instead filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in order to liquidate its remaining assets for its creditors, the company announced on Friday. “We […]
You may not have to actually go to one of the below bankruptcy courts. Trustees often conduct your meeting at a local venue. Although bankruptcy is federal law, the bankruptcy courts in each jurisdiction have local rules that must be followed. A local bankruptcy attorney will be familiar with the specific rules in your area. […]
Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey, the first public servant to prosecute the Sacklers, told the committee she would like to see the bill passed before an Aug. 9 hearing on Purdue’s restructuring proposal. “It’s an incredibly wealthy family who have been able to buy lobbyists, lawyers and public relations campaigns, and are now trying to […]