Bankruptcy

Different Categories of Debts During Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy can be a complicated process especially when the filer possesses different kinds of debts. Classifying the debts in the right order or priority might seem simple but is a very complicated process. These debts can be replaced by a phrase called ‘lender claims’ or ‘creditor claim’. The first step to this complicated process is to segregate debt between secured and unsecured debts. Secured means debts which have a lien or a security backing in the form of collateral. You will use Schedule D to list such secured creditors. While unsecured debts are debts which are given without [...]

2025-08-11T10:52:02+00:00

Which Chapter of Bankruptcy Would Work Best for Me?

People, when confounded with huge amounts of debts, are often looking for ways to get out of this grim situation. Filing for bankruptcy is one of the options that they can choose. However, there are other options also available, say lawyers of Los Angeles based bankruptcy law firm https://bankruptcy.recoverylawgroup.com/, to provide you with a fresh start. Individuals can file for either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, however, each has eligibility requirements; you should have income low enough to pass the Chapter 7 means test or substantial disposable income apart from a dollar limit cap on your debts [...]

2025-08-21T11:53:29+00:00

What is Emergency Bankruptcy Filing?

Creditors can go to any lengths to get their money back. This may include threatening phone calls, foreclosure, repossession, wage garnishment, collection lawsuit, etc. If you are on the verge of getting evicted or any similar situation, bankruptcy can come in handy. When you file for bankruptcy in court, the automatic stay provision protects you from all collection actions by creditors. However, bankruptcy filing requires you to fill several forms. This requires time, which you don’t have. Dallas based bankruptcy law firm https://bankruptcy.recoverylawgroup.com/, suggest an alternative. You can opt for an emergency bankruptcy filing, also known as skeleton [...]

2025-08-21T11:44:15+00:00

Secured Debt and Its Technicalities

Secured debt is the troublesome part during bankruptcy. There is a fear of foreclosure, lien and various other threats when it comes to secured loans. Whether opting for bankruptcy under Chapter 7 or under Chapter 13, there is a good percentage of risk with respect to the secured assets. To begin with, let's understand secured debt. A secured debt is any debt that is backed up with collateral or an asset, which acts security for the lender. To know the meaning of more such technical terms and to understand them better, log on to https://bankruptcy.recoverylawgroup.com/. Home mortgage and [...]

2025-08-11T10:48:49+00:00

Filing for Bankruptcy is Easy When You Have All Details!

Filing for bankruptcy can be quite traumatic for people. Dealing with financial instability can take a toll on you. Having to look for various forms to file the bankruptcy petition can be an added burden. However, filing for bankruptcy is not that tough when you have the assistance of able bankruptcy lawyers, say Los Angeles based bankruptcy law firm Recovery Law Group. A copy of official bankruptcy forms can be printed from the official United States courts website. Additional forms required by local bankruptcy court might have to be filled apart from the official forms. The rules and [...]

2025-08-21T13:15:33+00:00

Are There Alternatives to Bankruptcy?

When faced with huge financial problems, people often resort to filing for bankruptcy. Undoubtedly, it offers great respite for people, especially when it comes to harassing collection actions from the creditors. However, bankruptcy can negatively affect your credit report. According to Dallas based bankruptcy law firm Recovery Law Group, there a number of other viable options are also available for people struggling with debt. To know more about them you can call 888-297-6023 and speak with bankruptcy lawyers. The alternate options depend largely on what your primary objective for filing bankruptcy is. If you wish to get respite [...]

2023-04-11T08:20:41+00:00

Is it Possible for a Legal Citizen (noncitizen) to file for a Bankruptcy?

It is possible for a legal citizen (not a US Citizen) to file for bankruptcy, but you must check with your attorney before doing so, to ensure that it is not affecting your citizenship application in any way. To find out in details regarding how to file, contact Bankruptcy attorney at 888-297-6203 or Recovery Law Group. Legal Residents are Eligible to File for bankruptcy If you are a Legal Resident (noncitizen) and reside in the United States or have a domicile or a business in the United States, then you can file for bankruptcy as any other citizen [...]

2025-08-06T07:30:00+00:00

How to Protect Your Home During Bankruptcy?

Most people take mortgages when they purchase their house. With time the property value might appreciate or depreciate. Being unable to make mortgage payments might send you in debt. When you file for bankruptcy, you have options to save your home. However, an accurate assessment of what your home is worth is essential. According to lawyers of Los Angeles based bankruptcy law firm Recovery Law Group , when you file for bankruptcy, some equity of homestead exemption is available to protect your home. Individuals can opt for federal or state exemptions (if the choice is available in their [...]

2025-08-26T12:44:53+00:00

Filing Bankruptcy When Unemployed

Filing for bankruptcy does not specifically mention the requirement of an income source. But, directly or indirectly there is a significant impact of employment on eligibility for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. If you have lost a high salary job recently, you might end up qualifying for Chapter 7 and at the same time, if you just lost the job and are unemployed while filing bankruptcy, you won’t qualify for Chapter 13. It's really tricky when it comes to employment and bankruptcy. To know more such interesting stuff about bankruptcy, log on to Recovery Law Group. What are [...]

2025-08-25T11:47:21+00:00

The Bankruptcy Filing By An Undocumented Immigrant

An undocumented immigrant can file for bankruptcy if he/she has a Social Security Number. In lieu of a social security number, Individual Taxpayer Identification Number can also be used to file for bankruptcy. There can be a negative impact on the immigration status of the bankruptcy filer when filing for bankruptcy as an undocumented immigrant. For best assistance and more insight on bankruptcy, log on to Recovery Law Group now. What do the rules indicate? The bankruptcy code does not have a specific mention for the bankruptcy to be filed by a citizen of the United States or [...]

2025-08-21T09:44:34+00:00
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