Bankruptcy Topics and Information

Money and divorce According to the Institute for Divorce Financial Analyst, money issues consistently ranks among the top three leading causes of divorce.  If you find yourself considering divorce and the root cause seems to be disagreements over money and debt that has become unmanageable, you might consider seeking help from a bankruptcy attorney before

The Automatic Stay in bankruptcy will stop collection calls Filing bankruptcy provides immediate protection from collection efforts by creditors.   This is accomplished by a protective injunction that goes into effect as soon as the bankruptcy petition is filed.  This immediate protective injunction is known as the “automatic stay.”   The purpose of the automatic stay is

Who will know about my bankruptcy? People often worry about others learning about their bankruptcy.  Although bankruptcy records are public records, they are generally not available to the public at large and are not available through simple internet searches.  A bankruptcy record can be obtained using the PACER system administered by the United States Courts. 

Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 bankruptcy When it comes to bankruptcy, the many differences between a Chapter 7 bankruptcy and a Chapter 13 bankruptcy can be a source of common confusion.  This guide is intended to point out many of the basic differences. The most basic difference between a Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy is

What does chapter 7 even mean? We hear it and read it all the time, “Chapter 7 bankruptcy.”  But what does this term mean?  The laws of the United States are recorded in what is known as the United States Code.  These laws are divided into different titles and chapters.  Chapter 7 of the bankruptcy