Changing Your Mind After Filing Under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13
You have some wiggle room if you either want to get out of your bankruptcy case or change to the other Chapter.
Income Taxes and Self-Interest in a Marriage
Each spouse in a marriage with significant tax debt has his or her self-interest, which may need a different solution than the other spouse.
The Discharge of Debts for Married Couples in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13
Filing bankruptcy with or without your spouse affects the discharge of debts you each receive, and also affects whether you file under Chapter 7 or 13.
The “Automatic Stay” for Married Couples in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13
Filing bankruptcy with or without your spouse affects the protection from creditors each of you receives, and also affects whether you file under Chapter 7 or 13.
The “Automatic Stay” in Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13
Chapter 7 often protects you from creditors well enough. But if need be, Chapter 13 protects you longer.
If Your Business is Eligible to File Bankruptcy, Should It Do So?
If your business has failed or is about to, it does NOT likely need a bankruptcy. But YOU personally might.
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.
The Usually Easy to Answer First Question for Your Bankruptcy Attorney
In deciding between Chapter 7 and 13, get this question out of the way right away: "Can I keep everything I own if I file a Chapter 7 case?"
The Most Important Choice in Bankruptcy
Chapter 13 costs much more than Chapter 7, takes about 10 times as long, so you do a Chapter 7 if possible, right?
Debt Limits in Chapter 13 Bankruptcies
Too much debt can disqualify you from filing under Chapter 13.
How to File a Chapter 7 “Straight Bankruptcy” Even If You Make More than the “Median Family Income”
The amount of your income may not disqualify you from Chapter 7.
I Make Too Much for Chapter 7, Owe Too Much for Chapter 13, So Now What Do I Do?
If you don't qualify for either Chapter 7 or 13, do you have to do a very expensive Chapter 11 reorganization? Or could you still qualify after all?
Help! After Getting an Extension to October 15, I Just Filed My Taxes and Owe Tons!
If you were already on the financial edge and just found out you owe a bunch of income taxes, here is how bankruptcy can help.
Help! I Need to File Bankruptcy But Already Did One a Few Years Ago
If you need bankruptcy protection but already filed a bankruptcy case within the last few years, you may still be able to file a new one now.
Help! Support Enforcement Just Garnished My Paycheck, and is Threatening to Do Worse
If you're behind on child or spousal support, the support enforcement agency can be extremely aggressive. Chapter 7 doesn't help much. Chapter 13 CAN.
