This is a bit of interesting news about the random audits performed by the Department of Justice. Previously 1 in 200 cases was audited for accuracy. These audits consisted of independent review of paystubs, tax...
More Bankruptcy Q&A
Here is another rapid fire list of Q & A from bankruptcy questions I have received recently.If you have a specific question, feel free to contact me and I'll be happy to review your situation with you. Thanks
Subject: What does...
Bankruptcy Questions and answers
Here is an updated bankruptcy question and answer session. As you can see there are many bankruptcy issues that can sway a case one way or another. Hold tight, here we go.Chapter 7 and Lump sum SSDI payment...
Tax refunds and bankruptcy
I have received several emails from clients filing for Chapter 7 that are concerned about their tax refunds, and whether the chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee will want to take it or not.
While the tax refund is an asset, you should schedule...
Rapid Fire Q&A
Here are a sampling of questions I have been getting regarding bankruptcy an bankruptcy process. If you would like further bankruptcy information, please contact my law office.
Judgment...
Student Loans – Mostly Nondischargable
as printed in the Sun Times:
Students and loans: 'Til death do us part
May 6, 2007
BY DAVE NEWBART Staff Reporter dnewbart@suntimes.com
They liken it to a financial death sentence.
They can't get a car loan,...
Must I list all of my debts in bankruptcy?
Recently, I received an email asking about filing a chapter 7 bankruptcy The writer asks:
"Do I choose which debts I want to include in my bankruptcy or does the trustee do this? I have a bank loan for my truck which I pay on time and...
Can a spouse file an individual bankruptcy?
I received an email today from a prospective client asking if a spouse could file bankruptcy without her spouse. Excellent question.
Although both spouses are not required to file bankruptcy jointly, the Bankruptcy Code does require...
Substantial Abuse, Bankruptcy Planning & Chapter 7 bankruptcy
What does one have to do, or in this case from Wisconsin, NOT DO, to create substantial abuse ?
RECENT CASES: Feb. 6. 2007
Chapter 7 Debtor who fails to aggressively seek out work before the case is subject to dismissal based on...
Chapter 13
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