by brittain@lawyer.com | Aug 5, 2022 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
The Meeting of Creditors is a hearing which all debtors must attend in a California Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceeding. The Meeting of Creditors is usually held 30 to 35 days after the filing of your Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition. The meeting permits the trustee to...
by brittain@lawyer.com | Aug 5, 2022 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Just so you know . . . I can handle your entire Chapter 7 bankruptcy by long-distance, email, internet and regular US Mail. You don’t even have to leave your house to get the help you need! Read on to find out the details. Is there some reason why you can’t personally...
by brittain@lawyer.com | Aug 5, 2022 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
There’s no set formula for determining whether you should file bankruptcy. However, there are some indicators that you are in trouble and should be looking for options sooner rather than later. • Do you live paycheck to paycheck?• Do you routinely pay your bills...
by brittain@lawyer.com | Aug 4, 2022 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
There are many good reasons to choose Chapter 7 bankruptcy. The U.S. Bankruptcy Code offers several choices to a person who is struggling with debt. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the most common form and preferred option for most debtors. Here are seven reasons to choose...
by brittain@lawyer.com | Aug 4, 2022 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
I can understand people not wanting to hire an attorney to file their bankruptcy. It’s relatively easy to search the internet and find legal self-help services that make filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy seem like a slam dunk. Yet, according to a study done by the US...
by brittain@lawyer.com | Aug 4, 2022 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Can you keep your car if you file bankruptcy? That’s one of the very first question I usually get from a client. And usually the answer is yes. In order to keep your car in bankruptcy, you’ll need to be current on the car. And your budget must reflect that...
by brittain@lawyer.com | Aug 4, 2022 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
People contact me every week about the subject of wage garnishment. Either their paycheck is already being garnished or it’s about to be garnished by a creditor to whom they owe money. They all want to know the same thing. Will filing bankruptcy stop a wage...
by brittain@lawyer.com | Aug 4, 2022 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Yes, your credit score can take a hit after filing bankruptcy. But be assured it’s possible to rebuild your credit after bankruptpcy with hard work and responsible spending. And with each positive mark on your report, your credit score begins to rise. Bankruptcy can...
by brittain@lawyer.com | Aug 4, 2022 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Yes. There is no requirement that both husband and wife must file bankruptcy together. If the bills that are causing financial difficulty belong to only one spouse, then it may make sense for just that spouse to file an individual bankruptcy case. However, if both...
by brittain@lawyer.com | Aug 4, 2022 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Here are three promises I make to all my clients. I Won’t Judge You I understand the stress and emotional fatigue that living with hopeless debt can bring to a person. You’ve already been through a lot. Bill collectors calling you nonstop … medical bills piling...
