by John Rogers | Jun 4, 2013 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney
Debtors in Chapter 13 keep all of their property, whether or not it is exempt, but they make regular payments on their debts out of the money that they earn after filing the bankruptcy case. These payments must be at least as much as would have been paid to creditors...
by John Rogers | May 30, 2013 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney
Yes. Even though a debt has been discharged, the debtor can still make a voluntary payment of the debt. This often happens, for example, with debts that are owed to family members or friends. But the key to this kind of payment is that it must be entirely voluntary;...
by John Rogers | Apr 2, 2013 | Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney
WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 1, 2013 — An appellate decision that protects Social Security benefits from creditors seeking to strip bankrupt consumers of every possible cent is good news that is entirely consistent with what Congress intended, according to the...
by John Rogers | Apr 2, 2013 | Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney
Although several countries have bankruptcy laws of one variety or another, most are designed to assist businesses in financial trouble. The United States is unique in that it is one of very few that have a bankruptcy system designed to assist the consumer debtor. The...
by John Rogers | Mar 28, 2013 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney
An excellent post by Oklahoma Bankruptcy Attorney Dan Nunley about 3 common myths of bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is a very misunderstood area of law. It is extremely important to get competent legal advice about your options and rights in regards to your debts. Do not...
by John Rogers | Jan 4, 2012 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney, The Practice of Law
“Butler-style” representation, under which the sequaciously servile lawyer does whatever the client wants and then cites that client’s command as a shield to the improper actions has no place in bankruptcy court or in any court.” The above alliterative quote is taken...
