Blog Posts in August, 2016

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What is Chapter 11 Bankruptcy August 25, 2016
Chapter 11 bankruptcy is most often used in situations where the debtor is a business, or an individual who is involved with a large number of real estate investment properties. There are large ...
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How Do I Start a Bankruptcy Case ? August 19, 2016
Initial Office Consultation A bankruptcy case should always start with a confidential meeting with a bankruptcy attorney. This is commonly referred to as an initial office consultation. At our firm, ...
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When Should I Schedule an Initial Consultation with a Bankruptcy Attorney? August 15, 2016
Schedule a Free Consultation as Soon as Possible The Answer to this question is "yesterday." As soon as you are merely thinking the word "bankruptcy," you should also be thinking about which ...
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What is Relief from Stay and Do I Need it to File a Petition to Modify Child Support or Alimony? August 13, 2016
Title 11 United States Code Section 362 The automatic stay is an order issued by the United States Bankruptcy Court immediately upon the filing of a bankruptcy petition. The order is automatic because ...
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Can my Chapter 13 Plan Payment be Increased After the Plan is Confirmed August 12, 2016
Changes In Disposable Income The answer to this question is "yes," your Chapter 13 Plan payment can be increased after the Plan is confirmed. When you file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case, your wages and ...
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Can I Modify my Confirmed Chapter 13 Plan to Surrender a Vehicle Being Paid Inside the Plan? August 10, 2016
The practical answer to this question is "yes," you technically can ask the Bankruptcy Court to modify your Chapter 13 Plan to provide that the vehicle being paid inside the Plan will now be ...
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