How will your real property be affected if your spouse files a Chapter 7 bankruptcy?   
-In New York State, which is not a “community property” state, if the property is only in your name, and his name was never on the deed, then his filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy shouldn’t affect the property at all.  
-If [...]

In my last Blog, I discussed who must attend the meeting of creditors, how long they last, and the general background of trustees, in the Southern District of California.  In this part II, we discuss who attends these hearings and the questions asked.
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What questions will they ask me at the court hearing I must attend?  How long does it last?  Will the Judge deny my case at the hearing?  Do I need to attend?  These questions, and many more, seem to be asked by every debtor I meet!  So lets get to the bottom of this.  This [...]

When your spouse files a bankruptcy it could affect you in several ways.  In January, Atlanta bankruptcy attorney Jonathan Ginsberg wisely suggested on these pages that a non-filing spouse should consider hiring her own lawyer.  In a series of articles, I will discuss several matters that should be considered if your spouse is filing for [...]

The one thing I really want bankruptcy clients to do is be realistic about their budget. Very rarely are clients realistic about their budget and what is a normal budget.
In my practice the clients think they can continue to hit McDonald’s every morning and that they should be able to go for drinks or [...]

If you have filed a bankruptcy case, you are no doubt aware you are required to attend a meeting with the trustee, about one month after your case is filed.  Along with other important documents, you are required to bring proof of your identity to this meeting.  This requirement is found in Interim Bankruptcy Rule 4002(b)(1), [...]