Missouri

Can I stay in my apartment if I am late on my rent and file a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy case in Kansas or Missouri?

2017-10-20T17:42:47+00:00March 29th, 2012|

It depends! You may be able to stay in your apartment, but you need to know the risks and your options.  Typically, if you are late paying your rent then your landlord can take you to court and have you evicted.  On top of that -- your landlord may get a judgment against you for [...]

Bankruptcy Filing Fees Increase Effective November 1, 2011

2017-07-17T20:57:00+00:00October 21st, 2011|

The Judicial Conference of the United States Bankruptcy Court has announced an increase in bankruptcy filing fees effective November 1, 2011.  The filing fees are paid directly to the court usually in full at the time a debtor’s case is filed.  The filing fee for a chapter 7 bankruptcy case will increase from $299.00 to [...]

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