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Bankruptcy “Credit Counseling” and “Debtor Education” Course Requirements...
Bankruptcy information is everywhere on the Internet. In recent years many more prospective clients come into my office already armed with a good deal of knowledge about filing personal bankruptcy....
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It Is Possible to Avoid Foreclosure in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Long before the current foreclosure crisis in California, I met with hundreds of San Jose homeowners desperate to save their home from foreclosure. Yes, even when times were relatively “good” for...
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Does My Spouse Have to File Bankruptcy with Me?
The short answer is: No. Spouses do not necessarily have to file bankruptcy together. I’ve represented scores of Bay Area bankruptcy clients over the years where only one spouse has chosen to file...
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Debt Limits in Chapter 13 Can Prevent the Stripping of Second Liens by...
Of those who come into our offices seeking bankruptcy advice in the Bay Area, and who ultimately file for bankruptcy protection, around one third qualify for a Chapter 13 case, while around two thirds...
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Thinking About Filing Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in San Jose? Be Sure to File Your...
The deadline to file your 2011 taxes (this year we have until April 17) is just about three weeks away. It happens every year around now. San Jose Chapter 13 Bankruptcy clients need to file their...
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What Is the Difference Between Avoiding a Junior Mortgage Lien and...
Depending on whether they are eligible for Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 13, homeowners who file bankruptcy in California with more than one loan secured by a deed of trust (which include home...
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How the National Mortgage Settlement May Help California Homeowners and Those...
Since long before the beginning of the current economic downturn, we have counseled hundreds of individuals and families seeking information about filing personal bankruptcy in the Bay Area. But since...
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Can You Still Save for Retirement During a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in California?
If you are like many hard-working Californians concerned about your future, you try to contribute at least a little something every month toward your retirement accounts in the hopes that you can live...
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I’ve received an “Objection to Confirmation” of My Chapter 13 Bankruptcy...
Tens of thousands of people in California file Chapter 13 Bankruptcy every year. Filing a Chapter 13 case and getting that case confirmed by your bankruptcy judge, however, are two very different...
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Can The Bankruptcy Trustee Take Money That I Win In a Personal Injury Lawsuit?
No one ever wants to be involved in an accident, but unfortunately, they happen all the time. As the medical bills and other expenses start to pile up because of an injury and/or inability to work,...
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Can I Keep My Luxury Car, RV, and Boat, in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in California?
Chapter 13 bankruptcy trustees in California and elsewhere frequently object to debtors’ Chapter 13 plans in which the debtor proposes to pay very little to his general unsecured creditors (like...
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In re Flores: Bad for Chapter 13 debtors, Bad for Chapter 13 Creditors Too
2013 saw several major judicial shifts affecting bankruptcy law, and one decision by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals affects how Chapter 13 bankruptcy plans are proposed and confirmed in profound...
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