A Creditor’s Precautionary Motion about the Automatic Stay
A creditor might file a motion to avoid violating the stay, or to get permission to take some action other than collect a debt.
Prevent Losing the Automatic Stay Because of a Prior Bankruptcy Filing
Either 1) wait one year to file your bankruptcy case after getting a prior bankruptcy case dismissed or 2) justify why the dismissal happened.
The Trial in a Dischargeability Proceeding: an Example
In our example about the process about whether a debt gets discharged, here's what happens at the bankruptcy court trial itself.
Discovering the Facts in a Dischargeability Proceeding: an Example
Here's how the debtor and creditor get at the facts in an adversary proceeding about whether a debt gets discharged.
Answering a Creditor’s Dischargeability Complaint: an Example
Here's an example showing how to answer a creditor's complaint objecting to the legal write-off of a debt in bankruptcy.
“Discovery” during a Nondischargeability Dispute with a Creditor
"Discovery" covers all the methods used to get at all the relevant facts in a dispute with a creditor about the discharge of a debt.
The Procedure to Determine whether a Debt Should be Discharged
If you decide not to settle but rather fight a creditor trying to make you pay a debt that you want to discharge, here's what happens.
Adversary Proceedings by the Debtor
Sometimes it's in your best interest to force an issue in bankruptcy court by, in effect, suing a creditor in an adversary proceeding.
The Bankruptcy Judge, U.S. Trustee, and Chapter 7 and 13 Trustees
Your bankruptcy case makes more sense if you know the roles of the people involved, including the judge and the various trustees.
The Debtor, Creditor, Lawyers, Bankruptcy Clerk, Trustee, and Judge
Bankruptcy is a lot easier to understand and much more comfortable to go through when you know who's who.
Thanksgiving for the Rule of Law
This Thanksgiving, even in the midst of scary personal financial pressures, there is much to be thankful for.
Making Sense of Bankruptcy: Fraud-Based Debts Which Can Be Challenged by Creditors
Although most debts are legally written off when you file bankruptcy, creditors can object by alleging you incurred the debt fraudulently.
Crucial Question: What Do I Need to Disclose to the Bankruptcy Court, and Why?
You don't like the idea of disclosing your financial life to the bankruptcy court. Can't it be done with some privacy?
Who’s Who in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13
It sure helps in understanding the two main bankruptcy options if you know the cast of characters in each one.
