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Thinking about converting Chapter 13 to Chapter 7 before the term ends?

A recent court case has provided for good news for many Chapter 13 filers. There can be many scenarios wherein, Chapter 13 payment plan might just not go as planned. The filer might not be in exceptional hardship to get a ‘hardship wave off’ but certainly paying off dues as per the payment plan can become extremely challenging. Converting Chapter 13 bankruptcy to Chapter 7 is a great option for such bankruptcy filers. It was not really ‘on’ but after a recent Supreme Court hearing, it has become more realistic now. To learn more about some latest judgments [...]

2023-03-13T08:46:41+00:00

Chapter 11 or Chapter 13: What is Best For a Small Business?

Small businesses, when comes under acute pressure of financial liabilities, do not have many options with them. Filing for bankruptcy can be the only option if you had like to revive your small business or wrap up the same. Chapter 7 bankruptcy will lead to winding up of the small business while Chapter 11 or Chapter 13 (if qualified) can help you in keeping the business running. To learn more about Chapter 7 and its benefits, log on to https://bankruptcy.recoverylawgroup.com/. How does Chapter 11 or Chapter 13 help? The concept or logic used in Chapter 11 or Chapter [...]

2023-03-13T08:07:39+00:00

Who is Not Eligible to File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

A bad financial situation can affect anybody anytime. Bankruptcy is one of the most viable solutions to get out of huge financial debts. A person or company can file for bankruptcy under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. Chapter 7 or liquidation bankruptcy is generally preferred as it takes comparatively less time and gets rid of unsecured debts. However, qualifying for Chapter 7 is one of the primary requirements to get a discharge. According to Dallas based bankruptcy law firm https://bankruptcy.recoverylawgroup.com/, an individual filing for consumer bankruptcy needs to pass the means test, which requires you to have income [...]

2023-03-13T09:44:01+00:00

What to Do with Your Checking Account in Case of a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Filing?

When you file for bankruptcy all your assets are divided into the exempt and non-exempt property. While you can keep your exempt property, the non-exempt property is used to pay back your creditors. In the case of Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the trustee liquidates your non-exempt property to repay unsecured debts. In Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you can keep non-exempt property too, but you need to pay an equivalent amount to your unsecured creditors. According to Los Angeles based bankruptcy law firm https://bankruptcy.recoverylawgroup.com/, funds in your checking account can be used to repay your creditors, or kept by the bank [...]

2023-03-13T08:44:28+00:00

Chapter 7 or Chapter 13? Which is Better if Wish to Keep Your Home?

Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 are the preferred routes taken by individuals filing for bankruptcy. Each has specific requirements that you must meet if you wish to get your debts discharged. According to Los Angeles based bankruptcy law firm Recovery Law Group , you need to be current on your payments and protect all home equity through bankruptcy exemptions in the case of Chapter 7. While in Chapter 13, you get a chance to catch up on missed mortgage payments through arrearage in the repayment plan. Both state and federal government offer exemptions to protect your equity in [...]

2023-04-11T08:19:01+00:00

What Do You Understand by Disposable Income?

Many people find bankruptcy a great way out of spiraling debts. Consulting a bankruptcy attorney to find out which bankruptcy chapter suits your condition the best is important. However, people come across the term ‘disposable income’ too often during bankruptcy discussions and are often confused as to what it means. According to bankruptcy lawyers of Los Angeles based firm Recovery Law group, disposable income is the amount of your monthly gross income which remains after all essential bankruptcy expenses are subtracted from it. Disposable income is important to decide which chapter of bankruptcy you qualify; Chapter 7 to [...]

2023-04-11T08:44:06+00:00

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Release of Debts

Filing bankruptcy under Chapter 7 is usually with an objective of getting away with all or most unsecured debts. While it is a fact that Chapter 7 bankruptcy can help in releasing most debts secured and unsecured debts. It is also a fact that certain type of debts or liabilities do prevail even after Chapter 7 bankruptcy Los Angeles. Credit card debts pay day loans, etc., are some common unsecured loans that could be released with Chapter 7 bankruptcy. How does the release of debts work? A release of debt basically relieves an individual from the liability to [...]

2019-07-23T12:48:52+00:00

Instagram Photos land Rapper 50 Cent to Bankruptcy Court!

Rapper 50 Cent got a rude shock when he was called to court for his Instagram photos. Despite filing for bankruptcy under Chapter 11 in summer, he had been posting photographs on Instagram, posing with huge stacks of cash. This raised suspicion and he was ordered to appear in bankruptcy court to explain his actions since bankruptcy is a legal way out for people who have been unfortunate enough to suffer huge irreversible financial losses. Transparency while filing is one of the important points for an individual to get relief. However, with photographs like the one posted by [...]

2021-12-08T04:06:34+00:00

Different Ways of Supplementing Your Income

Los Angeles is one of the most expensive cities in America, where the cost of living is 43% more than the national average and cost of housing is more than Two times the national average. This has led many people residing here to live under debt or impatiently wait for their pay cheque every month. Many people are looking for alternatives to supplement their income. The gig of short-term work is on the rise. Selling your stuff on the internet to increase your income is a great way. Thanks to the internet, A lot of options are available [...]

2019-06-19T05:08:33+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 [...]

2019-05-17T11:21:55+00:00
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