Dallas Bankruptcy: How long will it stay on my credit report? It depends on what Chapter you file under. Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases will stay on a credit report for seven years from the date the case is filed. Most Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases last five years, so after the case is completed the bankruptcy […]
DALLAS BANKRUPTCY: WHAT TO BRING TO YOUR FIRST APPOINTMENT
Dallas Bankruptcy: Your bankruptcy attorney will need you to provide information so that he can determine whether you should file bankruptcy, whether you are eligible to file bankruptcy, and if you are eligible which chapter will be best for you. In order to answer these questions, it is helpful if prospective bankruptcy debtors bring information […]
DALLAS CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY: WHAT IS CONFIRMATION?
DALLAS CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY: Debtors in Chapter 13 bankruptcy file a repayment plan with the Court that states which creditors will be repaid and the terms of the repayment. The plan is reviewed by the Trustee and the creditors who may or may not file an objection to confirmation of the plan. Objections to […]
DALLAS TEXAS BANKRUPTCY: REPAYING LOANS TO FAMILY MEMBERS
Dallas Texas Bankruptcy: One of the more unfortunate results of filing bankruptcy occurs when a debtor has made payments to a family member to repay a debt prior to filing bankruptcy. Section 547 allows the Trustee to avoid any transfer of an interest of the debtor in property made within 90 days before the filing […]
DEAR BANKRUPTCY PROCRASTINATOR,
I understand what it means to be a procrastinator. I have been one most of life. My mother will tell you I was late being born. My wife could share with you how we dated for six years before I asked her to marry me. I like to think of myself as a reformed procrastinator. […]