What Happens at the First Meeting of Creditors/341a Bankruptcy Trustee Hearing?
What Happens at the First Meeting of Creditors/341a Bankruptcy Trustee Hearing?

Once we file a bankruptcy for a client, inevitably the biggest source of stress for our clients is the 341a/Trustee meeting.  They receive the notice from the Court and the notice is entitled "First Meeting of Creditors."  For obvious reasons,...

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What Are the Costs of Filing A Bankruptcy?
What Are the Costs of Filing A Bankruptcy?

Obviously, one of the first and for many potential clients, one of the most important questions that a client has is: how much is filing a bankruptcy going to cost me? I would start by telling anyone looking into filing...

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Bankruptcy Myths Debunked, Part 3
Bankruptcy Myths Debunked, Part 3

6.) I can only file for Bankruptcy with my Spouse.   Again not true!  Over the years, we have had more than a few situations where one spouse or the other just refused to file. There are also situations where one...

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Bankruptcy Myths Debunked, Part 2
Bankruptcy Myths Debunked, Part 2

In continuation of my last post, here are additional statements that I hear clients say all the time, that are just not true: 3) I can't file a Bankruptcy, I feel obligated to pay my creditors back:  That's great that...

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Common Bankruptcy Myths Debunked
Common Bankruptcy Myths Debunked

I have been a consumer bankruptcy attorney for over 23 years and during that time I have heard all kinds of unfounded fears that my clients had about Bankruptcy.  Most of these fears or concerns came from misinformation that my...

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Bankruptcy Fears and Famous People that Have Filed Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy Fears and Famous People that Have Filed Bankruptcy

Here is a partial list of some famous people that have filed bankruptcy. I wanted to add this list here to hopefully alleviate some of the fear, shame or embarrassment issues that you may have when you are considering filing...

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Do I Qualify For Bankruptcy?
Do I Qualify For Bankruptcy?

Many clients have delayed coming in for a consultation because they fear they won't qualify for a bankruptcy.  Most of the time, they have this fear because of misinformation they have received from friends or family or even from creditors.  The...

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