Bankruptcy

What Effect Can My Bankruptcy Record Have on My Life?

A bankruptcy filing is a tough yet necessary decision that people struggling with huge financial debts must make. It may take time to get your debts discharged, depending on the chapter of bankruptcy you’ve filed. While it takes about 3-6 months to get a discharge in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, Dallas based bankruptcy law firm Recovery Law Group, informs that a Chapter 13 case continues for 3-5 years’ period before you can get a discharge on remaining unsecured nonpriority debts. However, once you have filed for bankruptcy, the case becomes public record and can be seen by [...]

2025-08-21T10:35:20+00:00

Are You Prepared for Meeting of Creditors During Bankruptcy?

Filing for bankruptcy is followed by a creditors’ meeting also known as 341 meetings. This meeting generally takes place within 30 days of bankruptcy paper filing. The meeting is attended by the bankruptcy filer, their attorney, the bankruptcy trustee and the creditor(s). According to Los Angeles based bankruptcy law firm https://bankruptcy.recoverylawgroup.com/, during the meeting, the filer is questioned by the bankruptcy trustee about the information provided along with the bankruptcy papers. This includes queries regarding the income, assets, and expenses of the debtor, debts, and creditors listed and other relevant questions including details of any previously filed bankruptcy. [...]

2025-08-27T07:52:21+00:00

You Might Have to Face These Questions from Bankruptcy Trustee

Filing for bankruptcy results in a lot of paperwork. You need to ensure your income; assets and your debts are in order. Filing for bankruptcy results in a creditors meeting (also known as 341 hearing) where you are required to provide confirmation for any information you have given.  The meeting is attended by you and your attorney, your bankruptcy trustee and even your creditors. According to Dallas based bankruptcy law firm Recovery Law Group, the bankruptcy trustee can ask you questions to find out details of your bankruptcy estate. The entire proceeding takes place under oath, so you [...]

2025-08-21T10:36:09+00:00

Questions to Ask a Bankruptcy Attorney Before Filing

Bankruptcy can be trying times for people struggling to make ends meet. Though you can file for bankruptcy on your own, Los Angeles based bankruptcy law firm https://bankruptcy.recoverylawgroup.com/ suggest that you hire a bankruptcy attorney to help you with your case. Despite a lot of information regarding bankruptcy is available online, it is important that you ask the following questions with any potential attorney you wish to hire for handling your bankruptcy case. Which chapter of bankruptcy would work best for you? Individuals can file for bankruptcy under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. To qualify for Chapter 7, [...]

2025-08-25T13:15:14+00:00

Avoid Making These Mistakes During Bankruptcy Filing

A common man does not always think of preparing for the worst. Therefore, many people are often at their wit's end when difficult financial situation plagues them. Though bankruptcy is the best option to get rid of unsurmountable debts, Dallas based bankruptcy law firm https://bankruptcy.recoverylawgroup.com/ confirm people are often unaware of what they should or shouldn’t do when filing for bankruptcy. Having an adept bankruptcy attorney by your side can be an asset during tough financial times. Contact 888-297-6023and consult with the best legal minds to know what to do prior to a bankruptcy filing. It is very [...]

2025-08-06T06:47:04+00:00

The 10th Circuit rules

The 10th circuit court rules reprimand that the tax debt may not be exempted for the client under Chapter 7 if the income tax return is filed late. Income tax return debt can be discharged under chapter 7. However, it needs to fall under certain criteria. The income tax returns are a mandatory procedure that citizens of the USA need to follow every year. Tax debts can be huge, and the clients may seek discharge. You can visit Recovery Law Group for good advice. The income tax return debt can be discharged under Chapter 7 when- The tax [...]

2025-08-21T11:25:53+00:00

Clause For Refinancing a Loan Agreement That Was Discharged in Bankruptcy

When a person applies for bankruptcy under chapter 7, in Los Angeles, most debts are cleared. The debtor is no longer obliged to the creditors. However, a debtor can keep a loan agreement if he/she wills to save that particular property. Usually, all the property and valuables are sold to clear the debt under chapter 7. If the debtor wants to retain any property, be it their house or car; they can continue to follow the loan agreement towards that house to the creditor. For more advice do log in to Recovery Law Group. Reaffirmation The process of [...]

2025-08-11T09:50:27+00:00

Status of Co-Owned Homes in Bankruptcy

There is some shared inheritance by siblings who have equal rights on that property. While the land can be measured and equally divided, the inheritance of the house offers no such luck. It cannot be divided, albeit it can be sold, and the money can be equally shared. Some people are emotionally close to their inherited house and stay in them, while other siblings may move on. What happens when the other sibling files a chapter 7 bankruptcy case? For consultation do log in to Recovery Law Group. The property comes under scrutiny and needs to be sold [...]

2025-08-06T07:31:55+00:00

The Bankruptcy Court and Social Media

Can the bankruptcy court interfere with social media space? Well, the answer is certainly yes but not if they are personal social media accounts but definitely if they are social media accounts used for business purposes. This question has popped up after a recent judgment by a Texas bankruptcy court. If any social media platform like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc., are used for promoting business, they can be included in the bankruptcy estate. Not only that, but the bankruptcy court may also order the bankruptcy filer to submit the password of these social media accounts. The same level [...]

2025-08-21T09:52:24+00:00

Bankruptcy and Business Continuity

The common illusion about bankruptcy is that a business might have to wrap up after bankruptcy or business will not be able to continue after bankruptcy. However, this might not be true in most scenarios. There are different sections under which bankruptcy could be filed, these maybe Chapter 7 or 11 or 13. The company structure, business activity, assets and the fixed or probable income available to fund a repayment schedule can help in determining the right section to file bankruptcy. Factors of consideration for business continuity Is the business really making money? Not every startup idea is [...]

2025-08-21T11:25:28+00:00
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