Bankruptcy

Telephone Scam Targeting Bankruptcy Filers

2017-07-17T20:56:37+00:00November 18th, 2015|

If you have filed for bankruptcy, please read the public notices from the NACBA and the United States Bankruptcy Courts. Remember at no time during the preparation of your case or after filing your case will your bankruptcy attorney or the attorney’s staff call and request an immediate wire transfer.  Should you receive such a [...]

November 1, 2014 Median Income Levels for Kansas and Missouri Bankruptcy Filers

2017-07-17T20:56:38+00:00October 30th, 2014|

The Means Test looks at your Median Income to determine for which Chapter of Bankruptcy you qualify: Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 As of November 1, 2014 the Median Income Levels will change once again. Median income levels in Kansas are up for the most part. The exception is for the family household size of [...]

Suburbia’s Wilting Economy: Johnson County, KS

2017-07-17T20:56:38+00:00August 29th, 2014|

I recently read an article in the JOCO – The Johnson County Government Magazine, titled “The truth about poverty in Johnson County.” While as Bankruptcy Attorneys we deal with people everyday facing financial problems, this article really brings home not only the problem our County is facing, but also the fact that something needs to [...]

Bankruptcy Filing Fees on the Rise June 1, 2014

2017-07-17T20:56:40+00:00May 15th, 2014|

The Judicial Conference of the United States approved amendments to the Bankruptcy Court Miscellaneous Fee Schedule, which will go into effect on June 1, 2014.  The amendment affecting most bankruptcy filers is an increase to the administrative fee assessed at the filing of every bankruptcy case.  The administrative fee will increase to $75.00 for chapter [...]

April 1, 2014 Median Income Levels for Kansas and Missouri Bankruptcy Filers

2017-07-17T20:56:40+00:00March 31st, 2014|

The Means Test looks at your Median Income to determine for which Chapter of Bankruptcy you qualify: Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 As of April 1, 2014 the Median Income Levels will change once again. Median income levels are up across the board in both Kansas and Missouri – no foolin’! Due to these changes, [...]

Can I Qualify for Student Loans After Bankruptcy?

2023-01-24T22:54:22+00:00April 15th, 2013|

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 [...]

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