Scared to file Bankruptcy because of your employment? Wondering if your Boss can fire you for filing a case? Technically, no. It is not legal for any employer to fire you because you filed for bankruptcy. Doing so would be discrimination. As a matter of fact, depending on which Chapter of Bankruptcy you file -- [...]
Bankruptcy - A Chapter 7? A Chapter 13? A Chapter 20? As a consumer, what Chapter of Bankruptcy is right for you? Options are available. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy involves the collection and liquidation of non-exempt assets. The proceeds of the non-exempt assets are distributed to your unsecured creditors. A Trustee will [...]
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 [...]
Will the Trustee come to my house? Is the Trustee going to go through all of my stuff? How is the Trustee going to know what needs to be sold in my case? What Clients often think will happen: Many of our clients want to know when the trustee will come to their home to [...]
BANKRUPTCY : CHAPTER 13 DEBT ELIGIBILITY LIMITS 2022 Increases In Filing And Exemption Limits For Bankruptcy Cases - The debt limitations are adjusted every 3 years. The Judicial Conference of the United States gave notice of the changes going into effect for cases filed after March 31, 2022: Chapter 13: Debtors have the option of [...]
Can Creditors take my Social Security? What should I tell Creditors when they call? I can't make my monthly payments with the little amount I make... We understand. It is difficult to live paycheck to paycheck. There is often only enough to cover the essentials, so when Creditors start calling (and keeping calling) it can [...]
April 1, 2022: New Median Income Figures Released for Kansas and Missouri Bankruptcy Filers In Bankruptcy, the Means Test looks at your Median Income and Family Size to determine which Chapter you may file: Do you qualify for a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13? On April 1, 2022, the Median Income Levels were updated for [...]
Kansas Order for a Hearing in Aid in Execution of Judgment The collection letters and calls have been ignored... Now the Sheriff is at the door. Times are hard – you’ve lost your job, you got sick, the market hasn’t turned around, we're dealing with inflation – and you have not been able to make [...]
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 [...]