Case Procedures

How Soon Can We File Bankruptcy After Our Consultation?

2024-09-04T17:58:25+00:00October 2nd, 2024|

Wondering about filing Bankruptcy: The first step is the Consultation . . . But when can you file? If you're considering bankruptcy and have had an initial consultation with us at Walden & Pfannenstiel, LLC, you might be wondering how quickly you can file. Here’s what you need to know about the timeline. Steps Before [...]

How do Payments Work in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Case?

2024-09-04T16:33:03+00:00September 18th, 2024|

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Plan Payments . . . What is the Process -- Chapter 13 bankruptcy, often called a “reorganization bankruptcy,” allows you to keep your assets while paying off your debts over time. The Chapter 13 Repayment Plan When you file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you propose a repayment plan to the court. This [...]

What Is A 341 Meeting Of Creditors And How Can I Prepare For My Bankruptcy Hearing?

2024-05-24T17:27:46+00:00May 29th, 2024|

Your 341 Meeting is the official forum for you to appear and answer questions under oath -- 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.   We once appeared at [...]

November 1, 2023 Median Income Levels for Kansas and Missouri Bankruptcy Filers

2023-11-15T17:58:11+00:00October 25th, 2023|

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 : Punishable under Federal Law

2023-06-21T16:17:43+00:00June 21st, 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, [...]

The What, Where, Who, When and Process You Need To Know Regarding BANKRUPTCY REAFFIRMATION AGREEMENTS

2023-04-26T15:38:42+00:00April 26th, 2023|

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 [...]

Do I Have To List ALL Of My Assets and Liabilities in Kansas?

2021-08-25T19:21:46+00:00September 29th, 2021|

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 [...]

Do ALL Creditors Get Notice When I File My Bankruptcy Case?

2021-08-25T19:09:15+00:00September 22nd, 2021|

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 [...]

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