by John Rogers | Mar 5, 2014 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Consumer Alerts, Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney
In distinguishing Marrama , the USSC, in a decision authored by Justice Scalia, again limits the power of the bankruptcy courts in a decision announced yesterday in Law v. Seigel This case involves alleged debtor fraud in the form of a purported sham mortgage held by...
by John Rogers | Mar 1, 2014 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Consumer Alerts, Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney
No. Liens can be placed on a debtor’s property in many different ways. Some are by agreements, like mortgages and auto liens. Others are by operation of the law, like property tax liens on a debtor’s home. And some liens are to enforce judgments that have been entered...
by John Rogers | Feb 26, 2014 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Consumer Alerts, Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney
Don’t stress ! Although bankruptcy cases can be complex, many of the procedures and cases are routine. Before filing a bankruptcy case, you or your attorney should analyze your eligibility for different forms of debt relief available under the Bankruptcy Code...
by John Rogers | Feb 21, 2014 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Consumer Alerts, Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney
Yes ! It can ! It is very important to discuss with your bankruptcy attorney all of your debt owed to the Internal Revenue Service. Take to your attorney all papers you have received from the IRS. Discuss with your attorney all conversations you have had with the IRS....
by John Rogers | Feb 12, 2014 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Consumer Alerts, Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney
We are seeing more and more older folks in the office that are struggling with paying their bills and making ends meet, especially those on a fixed income. As expenses increase, monthly retirement payments, including social security, do not increase. That is a recipe...
by John Rogers | Feb 5, 2014 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Consumer Alerts, Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney
It’s that time of year for tax refunds. We have questions from folks as to whether they can file Chapter 7 bankruptcy before filing taxes and still keep their tax refunds coming to them after they file bankruptcy or whether they can keep a tax refund received...
