When you file for bankruptcy you must ask yourself are you in a reality or fantasy frame of mind? When I was young , one of the professions I pursued and dreamed about was being an actress. I trained, auditioned and actually took several classes in college along the way. I am talented enough to [...]
December 2011
When a creditor obtains a court judgment against a debtor, wage garnishment can be soon to follow. Most persons subjected to wage garnishment will consult a lawyer to see if it can be stopped, and many of those will file either chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy to stop the wage garnishment. While stopping a garnishment through [...]
The headline caught my eye: “Is Bankruptcy ‘Business as Usual’ for Airlines.’ ” On NPR, no less. Reporting on the Chapter 11 filed by American Airlines, the article goes on to note: You might say it’s almost business as usual for the airline industry. United, Northwest and Delta have all taxied down the Chapter 11 [...]
The debtor education course. It’s the second course required by the Bankruptcy Code–the ticket out of bankruptcy, at least if the debtor wants his discharge. I confess I’ve always wondered what my clients thought of the course. Calling it a “course” is a bit much. It only takes an hour or two, and there’s not [...]
