The overall impression of bankruptcy has always been that student loans were not eligible for discharge. The impression is no longer a valid statement. Keep in mind that it is possible to discharge student loan debt in bankruptcy, but it is tough to do. To […]
Filing bankruptcy can be a complicated process, especially if you try to do it on your own. There are different chapters of bankruptcy that can be filed within the court system. The chapters most commonly filed by individuals and married couples are Chapter 7 […]
After you have filed for bankruptcy, it is illegal for creditors to call you regarding the debts you owe. This is referred to as an automatic stay or federal restraining order. Furthermore, if your bankruptcy case has been discharged, they are forbidden from calling you unless they have […]
A part of understanding your rights during a bankruptcy proceeding in Arizona is understanding your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. These are a set of rules established to help protect those who owe debts from being victimized by collections representatives. There are a […]
In times of excessive debt, people file for bankruptcy. Despite the efforts of the court to teach people about debt through education classes that are required when filing bankruptcy, some people don’t learn. Some people […]
During bankruptcy, there are specific procedures that have to be followed. One of these particular steps is the meeting of creditors. You aren’t going to sit around a big table with the head […]
When filing for bankruptcy in the state of Arizona, it is important to understand what debts can and cannot be considered in proceedings. When filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you would still be required to […]
Filing bankruptcy is not something to do on a whim. It takes a lot of planning and a lot of legal preparation before proceeding. Once you make the decision to file, which chapter should you […]
After you file for bankruptcy in Arizona, your friends and family might have lots of questions for you. Some might come from a place of caring and love, but other questions might be insensitive and annoying. It’s tough […]
When a debtor files for bankruptcy, a creditor might look to file a proof of claim. In Arizona bankruptcy law, a proof of claim is a documenting setting forth that creditor’s rights to funds from the […]
