Bankruptcy

What Happens to Your Car, When You File For Bankruptcy?

If you own a car through an automobile loan and are struggling to keep up with the installment dues, you might want to know what could be in a potential scenario, if you had filed for bankruptcy. In cities like Dallas, Houston, and other cities, where public transport is not exceptional and well connected, the car is more of a necessity than a luxury. Whether it be to run around the grocery errands or to manage the daily routines of work, kid’s school or any other things. People using their own car might find it extremely difficult to [...]

2019-07-16T12:23:45+00:00

Bankruptcy and Assistance of Attorneys

Debt is never a great idea but sometimes, it becomes inevitable. When the interest mounts up with debt, there looks to be no way forward. If we consume more debt than we can repay, it becomes a crushing situation. U.S Bankruptcy code is certainly the last hope that can save your boat from drowning. This code has been set up to protect honest and hardworking people from a vicious cycle of debt. The code sets free businesses or individuals by releasing the debt/liability after educating them and by following a legal process of settling as much debt as [...]

2019-07-16T12:23:59+00:00

What Happens to Personal Injury Award in Case of Bankruptcy?

An injury sustained due to negligence or accident can cause immense trouble for people. They are often struggling financially due to overwhelming medical debts and are often accompanied by long durations of being out of work and in severe pain. Many of such people, with the help of excellent personal injury attorneys, sue the negligent party for a personal injury award. However, if the same person is struggling financially and is contemplating filing for bankruptcy, one of the major concerns they have is; what happens to their personal injury award in such a situation? Do they get to [...]

2019-07-16T12:24:29+00:00

Utility Bills and Bankruptcy

Sometimes, there are things more important than your favorite car or even a farmhouse during a bankruptcy that you may have to worry about. Not having electricity for heater or air conditioner during winter or summer can be a more serious issue. Most bankruptcy solutions do not address how to tackle the basic utility expenses. Under the bankruptcy law, utilities are also regarded as a priority and are monitored or addressed very cautiously. There is very little time to delay or postpone the dues due to utilities. Not having water or electricity can certainly be life-threatening. The average [...]

2019-07-16T12:24:50+00:00

Bankruptcy Law For Fisherman and Farmers

Famers and fisherman hold an important place in the economy of the USA, still, there was no permanent law for them to declare bankruptcy. Of late, Chapter 12 is introduced for family farmers and family fisherman, who may want to seek bankruptcy law. To know about other Chapters and bankruptcy in the whole log on to Recovery Law Group. A brief history of Chapter 12 Chapter 12 was introduced by Congress to help farmers and fisherman who were struggling with debts during the emergency in 1986. However, it was a temporary structure that became permanent only in 2005. [...]

2019-07-18T10:35:01+00:00

All You Need to Know About Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Chapter 13 is a code which allows you to repay debts as per a payment plan over the next 36-60 months. The payment plan focuses on retaining assets and debt pay off from disposable income. Chapter 13 can be advantageous, but you need to know many things about the same. The in-depth details about Chapter 13 will be discussed shortly. Eligibility Chapter 13 bankruptcy has some eligibility criteria just like other criterions. Firstly, there is a debt threshold for secured and unsecured debt. You might want to know about the threshold at Recovery Law Group. If you exceed [...]

2019-07-16T12:25:16+00:00

Social Security Benefits Retention and Bankruptcy

The retired citizens of the USA can enjoy the benefits of social security fund, although it may be a meager sum. Social security funds are a fixed amount that the USA Government obliges its citizens to enjoy after retirement. The social security fund is managed by taxes paid by the citizens. Social security fund is a fixed amount a retired citizen receives every month throughout their life after retirement.  This amount may be substantial, but it is of great help to people who are retired and helpless. Being an old retired person, with no secure income, any amount [...]

2019-07-16T09:48:25+00:00

Key Differences Between the Bankruptcy Code and the Federal laws for Bankruptcy

The bankruptcy procedure does not start a local state court. Instead, the official bankruptcy papers are usually presented to the clerk at the Federal court. This is because bankruptcy is a federal process and is governed by the Federal rules for bankruptcy. The law allowing the use of Chapters 7 and 13 is as per the bankruptcy code. The Federal laws for bankruptcy procedure act as a guide to the courts to implement the bankruptcy law. What does the bankruptcy code consist of? Bankruptcy code can define the following- Eligibility to file a bankruptcy case, answers for who [...]

2019-07-16T09:48:35+00:00

Is it Possible to get rid of Tax Debts in Bankruptcy?

Filing for bankruptcy, especially under chapter 7, can help get rid of several unsecured debts like credit card bills, medical bills, etc. However, certain debts like government taxes, or money owed to IRS or state of California, may or may not be discharged during bankruptcy. It is important to seek legal counsel, suggest Los Angeles based bankruptcy law firm Recovery Law Group to know more about this matter. To get your state and federal taxes discharged during Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you need to clear certain hurdles. More than three years have passed from your tax due date. It [...]

2019-07-16T09:48:53+00:00

Filed for Bankruptcy but don’t know where the Los Angeles Bankruptcy Courts are? This will help you.

Many times, people file for bankruptcy to avoid extreme financial issues, like excessive debt. However, many people are clueless regarding the procedure as well as the location of bankruptcy courts. If you are a resident of Los Angeles and are considering filing for bankruptcy but don't have any idea where a court hearing or meeting of creditors will take place, you are in luck. Bankruptcy cases in Los Angeles are filed with U.S. bankruptcy court for the central district of California. The L.A. division takes care of entire Los Angeles County while other districts have separate courthouses. To [...]

2019-07-16T09:49:06+00:00
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