Walden & Pfannenstiel, LLC: Wednesday’s Client – Wins… Alexander Dillon’s Journey Alex turned to our office for help after his wife of 37 year passed away of cancer. The many months of treatment and her proceeding death had taken a toll on Alex emotionally, mentally and financially. He knew he needed help, but didn’t know [...]
Cassie Pfannenstiel Rodriguez Kansas Women Attorneys -- Member Spotlight Cassie was chosen to be featured as KWAA's November Member Spotlight. A recognition well deserved -- Cassie has been an active Member of KWAA for many years. She has held various positions on the Board, co-chaired the Solo/Small Firm Committee, chaired the silent auction and she [...]
ICYMI: Bankruptcy Filings Take Sharp Drop On August 1, 2022 the US Courts published the following information regarding bankruptcy filings: Personal and business bankruptcy filings took a sharp drop in the twelve-month period ending June 30, 2022, falling 17.7 percent compared with the previous year. According to statistics released by the Administrative Office of the [...]
Oxytocin, Serotonin, Dopamine Dogs? Oh, my. Pets. They are cute. They make us laugh with their silly antics. They help us gain a sense of responsibility. They keep us active. They show us unconditional love. What about Mental health? Spending time with your pet is a relaxing, enjoyable way to reduce stress. Some time back I [...]
Has your Drivers License been suspended? Wondering how bankruptcy can help you get it back -- The process will depend on what caused the suspension. The Good News: In 1971 the U. S. Supreme Court in the case of Perez v. Campbell stated under 11 U.S.C. 525(a) of the Bankruptcy Code: "if the debt that caused the [...]
Bankruptcy Knowledge: Also means knowing -- What not to do... Bankruptcy can offer debtors a fresh start. It can allow budgets to work again and for debtors to regain a sense of calm in their lives. We want our clients’ cases and experience with the bankruptcy court to go as smoothly as possible. Here are [...]
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 [...]
Pre-petition debt vs. Post-petition debt When did you incur the debt? What does pre-petition vs post-petition mean in a Bankruptcy? Pre-petition debt: All debt that you have incurred prior to your bankruptcy case being filed. You must list all of your Creditors and debt when you file bankruptcy. Pre-petition debt is the debt that we [...]
Will Chapter 7 bankruptcy get rid of my traffic tickets? Can I file bankruptcy to clear traffic ticket debt? Simple answer, 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 [...]
Is My Car Loan Discharged in a Kansas Bankruptcy Case? Am I liable for a car that has been repossessed? I can't afford my car loan -- I'm in debt! 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 [...]
