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Can I File Blank Bankruptcy Forms To Start My Case? »

When you file for bankruptcy you are required to file certain documents - your bankruptcy petition, bankruptcy schedules, and a host of other papers. These papers must all be completed accurately, honestly and completely.
You do not get the option of filing blank forms “just for now.” If you do, the bankruptcy trustee or [...]

What Documents Do I Need To Have To File For Bankruptcy? »

Filing for bankruptcy can be confusing, especially when you don’t have all of your documents prepared. Learn more about what documents you need to have on hand when you meet with your bankruptcy lawyer by listening to this audio segment.
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Choosing A Bankruptcy Lawyer - 5 Things To Look For »

Choosing a bankruptcy lawyer can be difficult - you want to get the right help, but can’t figure out what’s important. Listen to this audio session to get some answers.
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New York News Report Debunks 5 Myths of Bankruptcy »

Hat tip to my New York colleague, David B. Shaev, for the excellent coverage and honest statements. Finally, the news media gets their information about bankruptcy right!

Statements Received After Discharge May Violate Bankruptcy Code Even If Creditor Includes A Disclaimer »

If a creditor sends a letter to you after your discharge, they may be violating the Bankruptcy Code - even if they include language saying it’s just for informational purposes.
The recent case of In re BIRAKOYE NASSOKO, Case No. 07-11966 (ALG) (SDNY 2009) involved a car lender that sent a consumer a payment demand comtaining [...]

Carey Ebert, Ft. Worth Bankruptcy Lawyer And President of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, Joins As A Contributing Author »

Ft. Worth bankruptcy attorney Carey Ebert
Some bankruptcy lawyers need no introduction, but we’re giving one anyway to Carey Ebert, Ft. Worth bankruptcy lawyer and current President of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.  Carey is coming on board as a Contributing Author, and you’ll see her posts here on Bankruptcy Law Network for as [...]

What Happens If A Creditor Contacts Me After My Bankruptcy? »


Eugene Melchionne, Connecticut Bankruptcy Lawyer, Elected To Lead Bankruptcy Law Network »


Hardship Discharge in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: What is It? »

If you’re dealing with excessive personal debt, and you are considering bankruptcy as a solution, you will have two options: Chapter 7 bankruptcy erases your liability for most debts, so you will not be required to pay them back; Chapter 13 bankruptcy, conversely, allows you to pay your debts over an extended time period (typically [...]

Civil Judgments For Past Due Debts - Why Do I Care? »

When you owe money for a past due debt - a credit card, deficiency judgment, old rent, whatever - the creditor can choose to sue you. When you fail to file a timely Answer to the Complaint (in New York, that’s either 20 days after you received the papers in hand or within 30 [...]