The Widening Circles of Harm from Student Loan Debt
Student loans are not just burdening recent graduates. They're now directly hurting people you wouldn't expect. And dragging down the whole economy...
Are Creditors Going to Challenge the Discharge of Debts in My Bankruptcy Case?
Every creditor has the right to challenge your ability to write off your debts in bankruptcy. But none of them likely will. Why not?...
Can Child or Spousal Support Ever Be Written Off in Bankruptcy?
You've heard that no debt in bankruptcy is more untouchable than child support and spousal support. Is that true? Can Chapter 7 or 13 ever help?...
Is Discharging a Student Loan Possible in Bankruptcy?
What does it take to write-off a student loan in bankruptcy? An "undue hardship." And that is a very tough standard to meet...
Debts for Recent “Luxury Goods or Services” and Cash Advances
What is the "presumption" that certain credit card purchases and cash advances will not be discharged in bankruptcy?...
Sometimes an Attorney Cannot Tell You Which Debts will be Discharged under Chapter 7, until S/He Conducts an Adequate Investigation into the Debt.
Most of the time your attorney will know which debts will be legally written off in your bankruptcy. But not always, for two reasons...