Bankruptcy Consultation California

Bankruptcy Trustee Characteristics and Counter Approach

Bankruptcy trustee plays a crucial role by representing the debtor’s case in court. A bankruptcy trustee is delegated by the United States Trustee to closely examine the case to bring forth hidden assets of the debtor. The trustee investigates the debtor’s assets, funds and other resources that can be utilized to pay the creditor. In short, it is a government body that mediates between the debtor and the creditor to obtain the best results for both creditor and debtor. How can the debtor make his case strong? The debtor must abide by and cooperate with the Bankruptcy trustee [...]

2023-03-13T07:59:21+00:00

Bankruptcy Basics of Chapter 7

Bankruptcy is designed as a means to give a debt-free fresh start to honest individuals who have fallen on bad times. Post-bankruptcy, debtors cannot be held liable for discharged debts. Consumers can file for bankruptcy under chapter 7 where all your non-exempt property is liquidated, and the proceeds are distributed among creditors as per Bankruptcy Code. Part of the property may be subject to mortgages and liens, while any unsecured debts (credit card bills, medical bills, etc.) which remain after the process are discharged. Though it sounds too good, there are other options available. According to Los Angeles, [...]

2023-04-11T08:49:07+00:00

Bankruptcy and Median Income Calculation

Bankruptcy is not a very exciting position to be but there are a lot of choices, questions, problems that have to be addressed almost instantaneously. The first is to identify which Chapter are you looking to file your bankruptcy in. Either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. Then you have to figure out if you are eligible for Chapter 13 or Chapter 7. If you are eligible, you have to understand the implications of the same and approach the bankruptcy court. Tests, Chapters and eligibility There are eligibility factors for each Chapter, and one cannot simply select the Chapter [...]

2021-12-07T08:58:08+00:00

Can Some Part of Mortgage Debt be discharged during Bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy is a sure shot way to get rid of huge financial debts. With a bankruptcy discharge, you can wipe off most unsecured debts and get a chance to have a clean financial slate to begin a fresh life. However, secured debts like mortgage and car loans are not discharged during bankruptcy; though, bankruptcy certainly helps you with mortgage debts confirm bankruptcy lawyers of Los Angeles based law firm https://bankruptcy.recoverylawgroup.com/. Secured debts – Mortgages & Foreclosure A mortgage loan is a loan taken while purchasing your house. Since it is linked to a specific property, it is a [...]

2021-12-07T09:04:15+00:00

Are Both Spouses Supposed to File For Bankruptcy Under California Law?

 The law is clear, a spouse's debts are not reflected on another’s credit. The federal law, as well as basic legal principles, dictate that separate credit files are maintained for both the spouses so that debts of one are not reflected on another’s credit file. It is therefore not mandatory for both husband and wife to file for bankruptcy. However, there are some exceptions to the rule, like when both spouses are co-signers on a personal loan, car loan or mortgage on the house, or they share credit card(s). In case, the California means test affects your bankruptcy [...]

2023-03-13T08:59:43+00:00

Know About Transferring Assets Prior to the Bankruptcy Filing in California

The bankruptcy process is devised to provide people going through a bad financial situation a fresh start. Simultaneously care is also taken that the creditors are not given a raw deal. The court wishes to be fair in its dealings and therefore does not look kindly to any kind of transfers made to any family member or friend, especially of valuable property. Such transfers particularly prior to bankruptcy filing are considered to be fraudulent in nature. When can an asset transfer be treated as fraudulent? While filing for bankruptcy, you have to keep certain things in mind; transferring [...]

2021-12-07T09:10:01+00:00

Avoid a Second Bankruptcy

There is no second opinion to the fact that it is easy to fall back into debts even if you have had a good financial restart using a Chapter 7 bankruptcy process. Same is the case with debtors who have successfully paid off their creditors using an effective Chapter 13 reorganization plan. Statistics reveal that 16% of the bankruptcy filings are repeat ones and 8% of the filers are the ones who have declared bankruptcy earlier. Imagine the ordeal that one goes through in the bankruptcy process! Hence it is advised that a second time declaring / filing [...]

2023-03-13T09:49:25+00:00

Possibility of Bankruptcy Relief – Marijuana Businesses?

It is widely known that California has expanded its legitimacy to the California Marijuana business. Hence the question pops up whether the Marijuana or other licensed cannabis businesses will enjoy equal/ same rights under federal law as in the case of other California businesses. That’s is the not case and reading through the below will explain in detail the background of these businesses and how they are restricted from declaring bankruptcy in their businesses. Cannabis businesses and the California Law Since 1996, possession of a small amount of marijuana has been decriminalized. Also, medical marijuana has been legalized [...]

2019-06-28T12:39:17+00:00

Health Coverage – California

The number of Americans who want the appropriate Health coverage and costs connected with health care in the U.S have only grown exponentially. This is a disturbing phenomenon on the affordability of the health-care system and nevertheless, This had been a plan for Barack Obama, When He ran for the president in 2008. To reform health care to make it affordable and to have basic health insurance coverage for the citizens had the foremost action points for the president. As critical was this priority, The president threw the above within 14 months of his presidency stature. The enactment [...]

2019-06-20T11:18:43+00:00

Can Filing for Bankruptcy Help Protect Your California Contractor License

Can Filing for Bankruptcy Help Protect Your California Contractor License A lawsuit and a judgment against you can result in the suspension of your contractor’s license in the state of California. Bankruptcy is a great way to get over financial issues and get a fresh start for many people. It is also one of the best ways to prevent license suspension and discharge the judgment debt. As per Los Angeles bankruptcy lawyers, Recovery Law Group, California and Federal Bankruptcy statutes state that Contractors State License Board (CSLB) cannot suspend a contractor’s license for non-payment for a judgment when [...]

2023-01-17T11:12:29+00:00
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