Nov 5, 2021 | Bankruptcy, Blog, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 12 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Credit & Credit Scores
Housing is important to all of us, whether we have gone through a bankruptcy or not. People often have concerns about being able to obtain housing after a bankruptcy. I have been practicing for over forty years and have represented thousands of people in bankruptcy...
Oct 20, 2021 | Bankruptcy, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 12 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Declaring Bankruptcy, Divorce & Bankruptcy, Family issues, Financial Problems, General Bankruptcy
Attorney Christine Wolk joined our firm recently, bringing over twenty-five years of experience in bankruptcy law. Chris has been acknowledged as a leader by her peers. A past chair of the Bankruptcy, Insolvency and Creditor Rights (BICR) Section of the State Bar of...
Oct 10, 2018 | Blog, Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 12 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Credit & Credit Scores, General Bankruptcy
Yes, probably. Credit reporting agencies, like TransUnion, advise us that it is good to have a credit card, even a secured card, even if you do not use it. Doing so will increase your credit score. Having a credit card is also important if you are traveling or are...
Mar 17, 2017 | Blog, Business Debt, Chapter 12 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Declaring Bankruptcy, Financial Problems, General Bankruptcy
One of the least asked questions startup entrepreneurs ask themselves is, “What will I do if the business has financial problems?” There are lots of seminars and courses that talk about business plans, marketing, operations, and accounts receivable management, but...
Jul 15, 2016 | Chapter 12 Bankruptcy, Farm & Industrial, Financial Problems
“Can I sell my equipment and use the proceeds to stay in business?” is a fairly common question we receive from business owners. Similar questions come from farmers asking about the sale of livestock or feed. The answer requires an analysis of the...