chapter 7 bankruptcy Los Angeles

Status of Pets in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

People in Los Angeles love to keep pets like horses and dogs. When they need to file bankruptcy, the fear of losing them in the procedure is quite high. Most of them shy off from applying for chapter 7 bankruptcy since they do not want to lose their pets. They love their pets and treat them like family members. However, the court needs to investigate many things before allowing pets to be exempted. Applicants looking for some valuable advice to keep their pets must visit- Recovery Law Group. How can an applicant exempt their pets in a bankruptcy [...]

2019-08-07T11:32:31+00:00

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

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 [...]

2023-01-12T09:18:27+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 happens to Your Vehicle in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows you to catch up on previous dues and make arrangements to clear your secured, priority and unsecured debts through a repayment plan. Unlike Chapter 7, you can keep all your property in Chapter 13 bankruptcy if you pay your unsecured creditors the amount of non-exempt property you are keeping. This chapter of bankruptcy, say lawyers of Los Angeles based bankruptcy law firm Recovery Law Group, can help you catch up on mortgage and car loan payments and also help in reducing the amount owed in the latter case. Sometimes, even Chapter 13 bankruptcy might [...]

2023-04-11T08:22:08+00:00

FAQs Related to Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy can be quite confusing. Lawyers of Los Angeles based bankruptcy law firm Recovery Law Group, confirm that there are numerous questions that people have regarding bankruptcy process and discharge. You can ask bankruptcy lawyers at 888-297-6023 about issues related to various bankruptcy chapters. Here are some FAQs related to Chapter 7. What is Chapter 7 bankruptcy? Also known as “Liquidation Bankruptcy”, Chapter 7 bankruptcy is an ideal way to get a fresh start as it wipes off most types of debts. In this case, any non-exempt property that you have is liquidated by the bankruptcy trustee and [...]

2021-12-07T08:13:56+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

Is there any hope left for Student Debtors?

Contrary to other common debts, student debt is considered “next to impossible” to pay off debts. And if the student plans on paying off these kinds of debts, they will end up in “undue hardship”. A recent Court case has relieved the burden of many such students and has arisen a Ray of hope in them once again. In Sara Fern v. Fedloan Servicing, the bankruptcy court’s judgment was passed in favor of Sara Fern. The court stated that the student loan due on Sara worth $27,000 would indeed cause undue hardship in her case and hence the [...]

2019-06-20T11:24:00+00:00
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