What’s Mine is Mine until it becomes Ours when we get married – right? Not necessarily. To some degree you have a choice on how much you decide to co-mingle when you get married. Maybe you will have a His, Her, and Our bank account. Maybe you’ll never get around to adding their name to…
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PDFWhere is a Kansas Bankruptcy Case Filed?
Bankruptcy cases are filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court, which is a division of the Federal District Courts. Divorce, collection, probate and similar cases are filed in one of the 31 Kansas District Courts located sporadically throughout Kansas. The three Kansas Federal Courthouses, which contain the bankruptcy courts, are located in Kansas City, Topeka, and Wichita….
Can I Qualify for Student Loans After Bankruptcy?
Kansas Bankruptcy Filers Continue Their Educations We are often asked whether filing for bankruptcy will affect a student’s college or graduate financial aid opportunities. Bankruptcy filers will qualify for some student loans and may struggle to be approved for other loans. Federal loans consisting of Stafford and Perkins loans are awarded based on need and…
Can I Discharge My Traffic Tickets If I File For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy In Kansas?
The simple answer is no, but read on. Although Chapter 7 bankruptcy often discharges many types of debts and helps people gain a fresh start. There is a limited list of debts that cannot be discharged. The non-payment of these debts is typically thought of not to be in the general public’s best interest. They…
Is My Car Loan Discharged in a Kansas Bankruptcy Case?
Many people who come to visit with us about filing for bankruptcy have car loans. One of the most common questions from people is whether their car loan will be discharged in their bankruptcy case. Car loans are treated differently depending on what kind of bankruptcy you file. A Chapter 13 bankruptcy is open for…
How Can I Repair My Credit Report And Raise My Credit Score After Filing For Bankruptcy?
Worried That You Won’t Ever Have Credit Again? It Is Possible, It Is All About Rebuilding! Pay all of your bills on time. You have your fresh start through your bankruptcy filing; now make sure you are making your mortgage, car loans, and/or student loans payments on time each month. These types of payments are…
Can I Get a Car Loan After Bankruptcy?
Many people recognize the need for a change in their financial lives. For many households filing bankruptcy is the necessary change to allow for a future free of debt. However, many people are afraid that once they file for bankruptcy they will never be approved for a car loan and this fear leads them away…
What Will Happen To My Credit Score When I File For Bankruptcy?
You may be surprised! This is a common question and concern for those considering bankruptcy as an option to relieve their debt stress. You may be surprised to find that the damage may not be as bad as you think and that it is possible to rebuild your credit. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy involves the…
Will the Trustee Come Into My Home if I File Bankruptcy in Kansas?
Many of our clients want to know when the trustee will come to their home to look over their property. Debtors filing a chapter 7 bankruptcy are anticipating the trustee coming into their homes to determine what property will be sold during the course of their case. Our clients are relieved to know that the…
Can I represent myself in a bankruptcy case or do I need to hire a Kansas Bankruptcy Attorney?
We get this question a lot. We know that funds are already tight — that’s why you are considering bankruptcy. So, do you really need to come up with extra money to hire a Kansas Bankruptcy Attorney or can you go it alone? Legally, you can file any case you want to on your own…
