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What are the key benefits of Chapter 7 bankruptcy election?

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy California is also referred to as Straight Bankruptcy, because it is pretty straight forward, and it ends soon too. While the other alternative Chapter 13 might just keep going for months and months even after applying for bankruptcy. If you are eligible for Chapter 7, it is the best option. Why do professionals say so, what are the key benefits? All these questions will be addressed below- Release all/most of the unsecured debts Chapter 7 categorized the debts into two categories. This happens under the Chapter 13 code also, but the debts released is pretty [...]

2021-12-07T08:33:48+00:00
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Utility Bills and Bankruptcy

Sometimes, there are things more important than your favorite car or even a farmhouse during a bankruptcy that you may have to worry about. Not having electricity for heater or air conditioner during winter or summer can be a more serious issue. Most bankruptcy solutions do not address how to tackle the basic utility expenses. Under the bankruptcy law, utilities are also regarded as a priority and are monitored or addressed very cautiously. There is very little time to delay or postpone the dues due to utilities. Not having water or electricity can certainly be life-threatening. The average [...]

2023-03-31T08:59:53+00:00
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Use Chapter 13 Bankruptcy to Prevent Foreclosure of Your Home

One of the major benefits of filing for bankruptcy is the automatic stay. From the date of the bankruptcy filing, an automatic stay is enforced which puts a hold on all collection actions including threatening phone calls and messages, repossession, and foreclosure. This has to be abided by all parties concerned and failure to do so can result in a legal battle as was seen in case of Caridad Hileman. The California resident filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy but her case was dismissed. She didn’t want to lose her house to foreclosure, hence she filed again after a [...]

2019-07-16T12:25:01+00:00
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Bankruptcy Law For Fisherman and Farmers

Famers and fisherman hold an important place in the economy of the USA, still, there was no permanent law for them to declare bankruptcy. Of late, Chapter 12 is introduced for family farmers and family fisherman, who may want to seek bankruptcy law. To know about other Chapters and bankruptcy in the whole log on to Recovery Law Group. A brief history of Chapter 12 Chapter 12 was introduced by Congress to help farmers and fisherman who were struggling with debts during the emergency in 1986. However, it was a temporary structure that became permanent only in 2005. [...]

2019-07-18T10:35:01+00:00
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Student Loan Debt Discharge and Bankruptcy

Student loans and debt in the USA are shaping into an enormous cloud that is surpassing the credit card debt with a wide leap. Credit card debt scores around $680 million while student debt touches far above the $ 1 Trillion mark. The fingers are pointed towards the slowdown in the job market since 2008. The newly grads struggle for jobs and are not able to secure one hindering them to clear the debt. They can in other cases of debt, surrender, but the student loan cannot be diffused, and the students must pay without refute. Circumstances when [...]

2019-07-16T12:25:27+00:00
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Embezzlement Debts During Bankruptcy

Embezzlement refers to liability occurring from criminal, fraud, litigation and other malpractice. The jury or court usually orders an individual to pay fines or compensation or penalty based on the crime or law/code violation. This kind of debt is referred to as embezzlement debt. The common doubt or question people have is; Will the embezzlement debt be discharged during bankruptcy? It is important to learn that the type of debts held by the person filing bankruptcy is usually arranged on the basis of priority to determine the discharge or release ability. In the array or order, the embezzlement [...]

2019-07-12T12:37:06+00:00
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Social Security Benefits Retention and Bankruptcy

The retired citizens of the USA can enjoy the benefits of social security fund, although it may be a meager sum. Social security funds are a fixed amount that the USA Government obliges its citizens to enjoy after retirement. The social security fund is managed by taxes paid by the citizens. Social security fund is a fixed amount a retired citizen receives every month throughout their life after retirement.  This amount may be substantial, but it is of great help to people who are retired and helpless. Being an old retired person, with no secure income, any amount [...]

2023-01-12T09:10:17+00:00
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Key Differences Between the Bankruptcy Code and the Federal laws for Bankruptcy

The bankruptcy procedure does not start a local state court. Instead, the official bankruptcy papers are usually presented to the clerk at the Federal court. This is because bankruptcy is a federal process and is governed by the Federal rules for bankruptcy. The law allowing the use of Chapters 7 and 13 is as per the bankruptcy code. The Federal laws for bankruptcy procedure act as a guide to the courts to implement the bankruptcy law. What does the bankruptcy code consist of? Bankruptcy code can define the following- Eligibility to file a bankruptcy case, answers for who [...]

2019-07-16T09:48:35+00:00
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Is it Possible to get rid of Tax Debts in Bankruptcy?

Filing for bankruptcy, especially under chapter 7, can help get rid of several unsecured debts like credit card bills, medical bills, etc. However, certain debts like government taxes, or money owed to IRS or state of California, may or may not be discharged during bankruptcy. It is important to seek legal counsel, suggest Los Angeles based bankruptcy law firm Recovery Law Group to know more about this matter. To get your state and federal taxes discharged during Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you need to clear certain hurdles. More than three years have passed from your tax due date. It [...]

2021-12-07T08:51:12+00:00
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Filed for Bankruptcy but don’t know where the Los Angeles Bankruptcy Courts are? This will help you.

Many times, people file for bankruptcy to avoid extreme financial issues, like excessive debt. However, many people are clueless regarding the procedure as well as the location of bankruptcy courts. If you are a resident of Los Angeles and are considering filing for bankruptcy but don't have any idea where a court hearing or meeting of creditors will take place, you are in luck. Bankruptcy cases in Los Angeles are filed with U.S. bankruptcy court for the central district of California. The L.A. division takes care of entire Los Angeles County while other districts have separate courthouses. To [...]

2019-07-16T09:49:06+00:00
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