Bankruptcy Attorney Named by Trump as Ambassador to Israel

23 Dec Bankruptcy Attorney Named by Trump as Ambassador to Israel

Posted at 00:33h in Bankruptcy Basics, Business Bankruptcy, Filing for Bankruptcy by Karen Oakes, Esq. 0 Comments

David Friedman, corporate bankruptcy attorney, nominated by Donald Trump as ambassador. Could he be an ambassador towards accepting bankruptcy without shame? ...

05 Mar Truth or Consequences: The Department of Justice in Bankruptcy Court (updated for 2016)

Posted at 17:51h in Assets And Property In Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Basics by Karen Oakes, Esq. 0 Comments

As our readers may recall, over the years, the members of this network have reported on various celebrity bankruptcy filings and the need for absolute truth in a debtor's pleadings. Carmen Dellutri posted about Stephen Baldwin back in 2009. Kevin Gipson posted about celebrities and bankruptcy. Dana Wilkinson posted...

22 Jan Honesty? Is Honesty Honestly The Best Policy In Bankruptcy?

Posted at 21:44h in Bankruptcy Basics by Karen Oakes, Esq. 0 Comments

As my colleague, Rachel Foley, often says: "Riddle me this...

25 Jul How to Discharge Your Student Loans In Bankruptcy! Yes, It Can Be Done!

Posted at 16:37h in Bankruptcy Basics, Consumer Credit Issues, Your Bankruptcy Attorney & You by Karen Oakes, Esq. 0 Comments

Most people, both lawyers and non-lawyers, believe that filing bankruptcy does not result in a discharge of a student loan. That, for the most part, is true under the 2005 Bankruptcy Act amendments. The code, as amended, does not provide for the discharge of...

22 Jan The People Who File For Bankruptcy: What Kind of People Get Rid of Their Debts?

Posted at 10:10h in Bankruptcy Basics by Karen Oakes, Esq. 0 Comments

My office focuses on consumer bankruptcy. As an attorney in a small rural community, I am asked often about my clients and how folks can just walk away from debts. I am asked how I can sleep at night, knowing I have assisted folks with...

22 Nov After Your Bankruptcy: How to have a fresh start!

Posted at 23:50h in Bankruptcy Basics by Karen Oakes, Esq. 0 Comments

You made a decision to file bankruptcy due to the financial stress. The law threw you a life preserver and you are on the way to financial recovery. Your bankruptcy is nearly done or done. You may even have an Order of Discharge in your...

Author: Karen Oakes, Esq.