Garden of Variety
I start most mornings in my garden with a cup of coffee. A perk for having a home office. Now at my desk I find I have received 8 new cases. They involve 3 different attorneys, 3 different software...
View ArticleLegalese: Chapter 7
Frequently referred to as a “liquidation,” “straight,” or “fresh start” bankruptcy, Chapter 7 bankruptcies are available to individuals, married couples, and small business owners. This definition is...
View ArticleUS Trustee and Chapter 13 Disposable Income Test
Statement of the U.S. Trustee Program’s Position on Legal Issues Arising Under the Chapter 13 Disposable Income Test This is a must-download link. Each line of Form 22c (Chapter 13 Means Test) is...
View ArticleReasons Not to Use a Paralegal for Your Bankruptcy Case
My phone rings on average of once a week with callers seeking bankruptcy assistance from a paralegal so that they can avoid the higher fees for a lawyer. They have a do-it-yourself mindset and believe...
View ArticleDoes new credit to borrowers mean future bankruptcy cases?
A few years ago, when bankruptcy filings were just beginning to soar, a very experienced bankruptcy lawyer told me that I could expect to see this high volume of bankruptcy cases for about two to three...
View ArticleUpdated Median Family Income figures go into effect on May 1, 2012
Update your bankruptcy software! Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases filed on or after May 1, 2012 will use the new data for completing Form 22A and Form 22C. Debtors filing Chapter 7 cases use...
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