Bankruptcy Law
Bankruptcy law is a broad area of the law that is broken down into two more specific areas: consumer bankruptcy and business bankruptcy. You have......
Bankruptcy Law
What’s the difference between chapter 7 and chapter 11 bankruptcy?
Refusing to file for bankruptcy when needed may result in seizure of your assets. Click here to learn what option is best for your business situation....
Secured Debts in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
In Chapter 13, a debtor is generally entitled to keep his assets while repaying debts through a plan of reorganization. Amongst a debtor's creditors there are different rights and priorities that affe...
West Virginia Bankruptcy Exemptions
List of West Virginia bankruptcy exemptions and resources....
Wyoming Bankruptcy Exemptions
List of Wyoming bankruptcy exemptions and resources....
Missouri Bankruptcy Exemptions
When filing for bankruptcy in Missouri, federal exemptions are not available. In this article, you will find a list of state exemptions available to debtors in Missouri....
Pennsylvania Bankruptcy Exemptions
List of Pennsylvania bankruptcy exemptions and resources....
South Carolina Bankruptcy Exemptions
List of South Carolina bankruptcy exemptions and resources....
California Bankruptcy Courts – Northern, Central, Eastern and Southern District
Location information for California Bankruptcy Courts and links to their pages....
California Bankruptcy Exemptions’ System 1
California is the only state that has two sets of state exemptions. California System 1 allows a large homestead exemption and is therefore usually preferred by people who own their homes....
Maryland Bankruptcy Exemptions
When filing for bankruptcy in Maryland, federal exemptions are not available. In this article, you will find a list of state exemptions available to debtors in Maryland....
Michigan Bankruptcy Exemptions
When filing for bankruptcy in Michigan, you can choose between federal or state exemptions. In this article, you will find a list of state exemptions available to debtors in Michigan....
District of Columbia Bankruptcy Exemptions
When filing for bankruptcy in District of Columbia, you can choose between federal or state exemptions. In this article, you will find a list of state exemptions available to debtors in District of Co...
Colorado Bankruptcy Exemptions
When filing for bankruptcy in Colorado, federal exemptions are not available. In this article, you will find a list of state exemptions available to debtors in Colorado....
Florida Bankruptcy Exemptions
When filing for bankruptcy in Florida, federal exemptions are not available. In this article, you will find a list of state exemptions available to debtors in Florida....
Wisconsin Bankruptcy Exemptions
List of Wisconsin bankruptcy exemptions and resources....
Can I give gifts to family members without triggering the fraudulent transfer rules in bankruptcy?
If you are planning to file for bankruptcy in the near future, it is important to consider the gifts you have given to family members in the recent past. Giving large gifts or transfers that are under...
If I declare bankruptcy, what will happen to tuition prepayments for my children?
Tuition prepayments are structured in varying ways. In some situations, money is actually paid to a school or group of schools. In other instances, you may have money in a 529 account, a trust fund or...
What is a hardship discharge in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
A Chapter 13 hardship discharge is when the bankruptcy court decides to end your bankruptcy and approve a discharge earlier than was originally scheduled....
Cosigner’s Responsibility on an Unpaid Student Loan
As a co-signer on a student loan, you promise to pay the debt yourself if the borrower defaults. If the creditor has attempted to collect from the student and failed, late fees and collection costs ar...
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