The California Homestead Exemption’s Requirements of Residing in the Home and Intending to Continue Doing So The California homestead exemption amount’s huge increase at the beginning of 2021 has made it all the more important to understand when the exemption does apply to a home and when it does not. A number of practical issues […]
Protecting California Workers’ Compensation in Bankruptcy
How can you protect your California Workers’ Compensation in bankruptcy? You’re hurting financially and thinking about filing bankruptcy. Let’s assume a big part of the reason you’re in financial trouble is that you were hurt at work. You either have a workers’ compensation claim pending or it’s been resolved and you’re getting benefits. You want […]
Does Filing Bankruptcy Stop a Rental Eviction?
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.
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
Avoiding the Means Test if Your Student Loans Are Non-Consumer Debts
You may be able to qualify to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection if your student loans are determined to be non-consumer debt. Your student loans my help you avoid the means test all together.
Solving the Child/Spousal Support Dilemma through Bankruptcy
Filing for bankruptcy protection can help you resolve issues with child support and spousal support. Chapter 13 gives you the ability to pay back child support and spousal support arrears over a 3 to 5 year period.
Why You Should Not Delay Filing for Bankruptcy
People often delay getting advice from a bankruptcy attorney and seeking assistance for filing for bankruptcy. Delaying this can have detrimental consequences.
Creditor Reporting of Late Payments Does Not Violate Automatic Stay
The reporting of past due mortgage payments during Chapter 13, without more, does not violate the automatic stay. Creditor who reported past due mortgage payments in a Chapter 13 case did not violate the automatic stay.