November 1, 2023 Median Income Levels for Kansas and Missouri Bankruptcy Filers The Means Test looks at your Median Income to determine for which Chapter of Bankruptcy you qualify: Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Most individual debtors filing for bankruptcy relief are required to complete a version of Bankruptcy Form 122. On November 1, 2023, [...]
Bankruptcy Fraud: A Federal Crime -- Even the intent to commit, may be punishable. One of the first signature lines I read along with my Clients: I have examined this petition, and I declare under penalty of perjury that the information provided is true and correct. … I understand making a false statement, concealing property, [...]
Considering or have filed a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy case? Ignore This Educational Bankruptcy Post -- Are you a Chapter 7 filer with secured property that you would like to keep? This post is for you. For those of you that filed a Chapter 7 and have a security interest in property -- you may hear [...]
What is a Proof of Claim? A form document document in bankruptcy cases. This form is typically filed by creditors that want to be paid. Who should file? A proof of claim may be filed by a creditor in either a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. The document is available online at United States [...]
Debtor's Duties: List all of your assets This is not optional. Debtors have a responsibility to the Court – such as listing ALL their creditors when filing their bankruptcy case. These are your liabilities. This may include priority debts, such as taxes or past due child support payments, debts that are secured by your home [...]
Debtor Duties: List ALL of your Creditors. This is not optional. There are many benefits to filing a Chapter7 Bankruptcy or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy case – -- Stop a garnishment of wages, foreclosure on your home and harassing phone calls from creditors! -- Discharge much, if not all, of the debt that has been holding [...]
How will my bankruptcy case be filed electronically? Is filing a bankruptcy case electronically safe? If you hire a Bankruptcy Attorney to file your Bankruptcy case – it will be filed electronically. Since September 1, 2004 all Kansas Bankruptcy Attorneys have been required to file documents through Electronic Case Management / Electronic Case Filing (CM/ECF). [...]
Why do I have to take a Credit Counseling Course before I file my Bankruptcy Case? Credit Counseling Requirements For Personal Bankruptcy In Kansas City As part of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005, before you file for bankruptcy relief, you must take a credit counseling course. This is a onetime [...]
Expect your Kansas City Bankruptcy Attorneys to continue to guide you through the Bankruptcy process -- You will be fully prepared to "meet" with the Kansas City Bankruptcy Trustee assigned to your Bankruptcy case! Since March, 2020, all 341 Meetings have been held by phone. We expect this to continue as long as necessary to [...]
