People who file bankruptcy are ordinary people who are facing a financial crisis of some kind; often it is an entirely unanticipated crisis. After all, that is what the word crisis implies. So, if that description loosely fits you, you may be advised to file bankruptcy. Of course it is not that easy or simple. [...]
If you are asking whether or not you need a San Antonio attorney, it is reasonable to assume that you are facing some kind of legal process. Ultimately, you need to decide, but when you consider that the initial consultation with any attorney is free, you might as well take at least that first step. [...]
When deciding to file bankruptcy, the amount of debt you have and your income are factors. It is possible to have too much disposable income to file chapter 7 and too much debt to file chapter 13. An indicator of too much debt (for a chapter 13) is whether or not you owe more than [...]
The many reasons to overcome any reluctance to file bankruptcy make this a relatively easy question to answer. When making the decision to file, it is worth considering what the intended outcome of the bankruptcy code is for the debtor, and that is to provide relief from debts that have become unmanageable so that the [...]
Do not be misled by myths that are associated with filing bankruptcy. In San Antonio, as in the whole of Texas where both federal and state regulations operate, debtors have a lot of support and options. 1. Bankruptcy is not an option because of the means test Firstly, the means test is designed to prevent [...]
Different chapters are suitable for different needs, but bankruptcy, basically, provides relief for debtors through the automatic stay on creditors’ actions following filing. The automatic stay means that all forms of harassment that debtors can be subject to, including letters, phone calls and other demands for payments, must stop. Ultimately, if all the requirements of [...]
The decision to file bankruptcy under chapter 7 or chapter 11 is best undertaken following consideration of the advantages and disadvantages related to the circumstances of the debtor. Current income and costs incurred need to be considered. Chapter 7, while available to both individuals and businesses is more suitable for individuals willing to liquidate their [...]
Federal law directs all bankruptcy cases under the Bankruptcy Code with aspects of bankruptcy related to procedures managed according to Bankruptcy Rules; however, individual judicial districts may have their own local rules. It is worth noting that there are at least 90 different judicial districts, potentially more than one in some states, so there are [...]