Filing for bankruptcy can slow down or stop an eviction process. It is important that you file bankruptcy prior to a judgment for eviction being entered.
The Domestic Relations Exceptions to the Automatic Stay
The automatic stay protects you from collection actions from most debts but it does not stop criminal proceedings, tax assessments, and governments police and regulatory powers.
Family Court Exceptions to the Automatic Stay
How does the automatic stay affect child support, alimony and divorce? The automatic stay can protect you from collection of past due child support in a Chapter 13.
Ruling Protects Pawned Property in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy Appeals Court Ruling Protects Your Pawned Property under Chapter 13 where you still have the right to redeem the property.
Debts That Are Not Discharged in Bankruptcy
Certain categories of debt are never discharged in bankruptcy. Whether certain debts like taxes, student loans or fines are discharged depends on meeting specific requirements.
Are Student Loans Non-Consumer Debts Allowing a Chapter 7 Case?
Are student loans consumer debt or non-consumer debt? How they are treated in bankruptcy can affect your ability to qualify for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Does California State Court Judgment on a Debt Make It Non-Dischargeable in Bankruptcy?
A judgment entered against you in California state court may make it difficult to discharge the debt in bankruptcy under certain circumstances.
Does a California State Court Judgment on a Debt Make that Debt Not Dischargeable in Bankruptcy?
A judgment entered against you in California state court may make it difficult to discharge the debt in bankruptcy under certain circumstances.
Protect California Contractor License by Filing Bankruptcy
Filing for bankruptcy protection can help you reinstate or stop the suspension of your California contractor’s license.
How a Judgment Can Result in Suspension of California Contractor’s License
How a Judgment Can Result in Suspension of Your California Contractor License, and How to Prevent This
Who is a Non-Statutory Insider for Preference Purposes?
How do the courts define or determine who is an insider for preference purposes in bankruptcy? What is the standard that is used to determine who is an insider?
Preventing or Defending a Preference Challenge by the Bankruptcy Trustee
There are steps you can take to avoid a preference action in your bankruptcy case. There are several preference defenses available to you in bankruptcy.