Sometimes after filing people realize they do not wish to proceed with Chapter 7 bankruptcy and would like their case dismissed. You may wondering why would anyone want their Chapter 7 bankruptcy dismissed? There are a variety of reasons as to why debtors want their case dismissed, often times due to a change in circumstances that no longer make […]
Clients often wish to file bankruptcy alone while married to protect the other spouses credit. Although it is possible for one spouse to file bankruptcy without the other in the state of Arizona, there may be consequences for doing so that need to be considered. Arizona is a community property state which means that most […]
Often clients contemplating filing Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy ask “Can I continue to use my credit cards prior to filing bankruptcy?” My answer is always to stop using your credit cards if you are going to be filing bankruptcy in the foreseeable future. If you have already made purchases on credit and need to file bankruptcy immediately […]
I receive a number of calls from potential clients who are about to lose their home, are having their wages garnished, or are facing some other imminent collection activity. Almost always the first question is, “how long does it take to file bankruptcy?” Filing emergency bankruptcy in either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 can take only a […]
The answer to this question depends on which Chapter of bankruptcy you have filed under. Rule 1016, Death or Incompetency of Debtor states as follows: Death or incompetency of the debtor shall not abate a liquidation case under chapter 7 of the Code. In such event the estate shall be administered and the case concluded […]