Helpful Bankruptcy Law Change
The new pandemic relief law includes some helpful changes to bankruptcy law, including some protection of the $600 economic impact payments.
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Federal Law Can Limit the Amount of Your State-Law Homestead Exemption
If you bought your home within 3 years and 3 months ago, bankruptcy law creates a maximum amount of homestead that you can exempt.
New Bankruptcy Dollar Amounts Effective April 1, 2013 Could Affect Your Case
Here is a summary of the changes. They apply only to new bankruptcy cases filed starting April 1.
Income Tax Refunds in Bankruptcy-Chapter 7
If you're filing a "straight bankruptcy" case, how do you keep your income tax refund?
Married Couples in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13
Bankruptcy law allows married couples to file bankruptcy separately or together. That option comes with consequences, which can also effect whether you file under Chapter 7 or 13.
Your Vehicle in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13
Bankruptcy can protect your car or truck. Both Chapter 7 and 13 can, but which do you need?
The Trustee in Chapter 7
In bankruptcy you hear a lot about "the trustee." What does this person do, in a "straight" Chapter 7 case, and in an "adjustment of debts" Chapter 13 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?"
