If you are considering filing a personal bankruptcy, you may be wondering how driving under the influence (DUI) charge will be handled in your case. The primary goal of filing a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 is to eliminate debt. However, you should understand that not all types of debt are dischargeable. Bankruptcy law excludes...Read More

Even with all the planning and forethought that goes into your bankruptcy filing, mistakes can still happen. Errors in a closed bankruptcy So, what do you do if you discover an error after your case has been closed? Typically, it is possible to reopen a case to cure a procedural error such as: forgetting to...Read More

When you are struggling to make ends meet and you are hoping to obtain debt relief, you are probably concerned with how much filing a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 case will cost you. Financial struggles can be nerve-wracking and trying to come up with money to pay an attorney and bankruptcy cost can feel...Read More

Many debtors are concerned with how their Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 filing will impact their job. It is important to understand that the law prevents your employer from firing you solely because you filed a personal bankruptcy case. You may also be concerned with whether or not your employer will find out about your...Read More

If you are thinking about filing a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, you may be wondering who will find out about your filing. While a bankruptcy case is a matter of public record, the reality is that most people will never know you filed a bankruptcy unless you tell them. Your filing is not published in...Read More

If you are struggling financially and considering filing for bankruptcy protection, you may be trying to decide if you really need an attorney. What is “pro se” filing? Many people assume they will save a significant amount of money if they do not use a lawyer to represent them in their bankruptcy case. This is...Read More