Technology of the Bankruptcy Courts
The Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER) system is the electronic filing system of the U.S. federal courts, including the U.S. bankruptcy courts. The PACER server is located in San...
View ArticleDebt Relief and Counseling Scams
The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 instituted a credit counseling requirement for debtors filing for bankruptcy protection. Credit counseling agencies sprang up quickly...
View ArticleWhat to Bring to Your First Meeting with Your Bankruptcy Lawyer
Taking the first steps to effective debt management The better prepared you are, the more effectively your attorney can advise you on your debt relief options. Before going to your first appointment,...
View ArticleCan I Keep the Tools I Use in My Business if I File for Bankruptcy?
Learn about tools of the trade exemptions Your business and your individual life may be inseparable. This is often true of sole proprietors and small business owners, as well as freelancers who work in...
View ArticleWhat is the Meeting of Creditors and am I Required to Attend?
Provisions of Section 341 of the Bankruptcy Code Section 341 of the Bankruptcy Code is titled meetings of creditors and equity security holders and contains the provisions for conducting this court...
View ArticleCredit Counseling and Debtor Education Requirements
The U.S. Bankruptcy Code requires debtors to participate in a pre-filing credit counseling session and a subsequent pre-discharge debtor education course. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) maintains...
View ArticleAdversary Proceedings in Bankruptcy Court
Adversary proceedings are lawsuits related to or arising from a bankruptcy case. It can be filed by you, your creditor or the trustee and may involve a variety of issues, including: Dischargability of...
View ArticleThe Bankruptcy Trustee in Chapters 7 & 13
Bankruptcy cases are administered by trustees appointed by the Office of the U.S. trustee, which is part of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Typically, the debtor never has to appear before a...
View ArticleDocumenting Your Income in Chapter 13
Chapter 13 is an option that allows you to consolidate your debt through a repayment plan. Your plan payment will be driven by your income, your assets and your debts. As you might imagine, your income...
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