Jan 30, 2022 | Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, FAQ, Tax, Tax Issues
It’s tax season, so that makes it a good time to answer this frequently asked question: SHOULD I FILE MY TAX RETURNS BEFORE OR AFTER I FILE BANKRUPTCY? It is probably better to file tax returns before you file bankruptcy. This is likely true whether you have a...
Jan 17, 2022 | Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Declaring Bankruptcy, FAQ
There are a number of signs that you should be reviewing your financial situation and considering bankruptcy. They include the following: Your wages or bank accounts are being garnished. Your hard-earned labor is being taken away from you by force. (If this is...
Jan 11, 2022 | Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, FAQ, Financial Problems, General Bankruptcy
Probably not. We want our clients to be able to earn as much as possible, and part of our job is to make sure that any income they have is protected. The amount of income debtors have can affect their case, depending on the chapter they are filing under and their...
Dec 9, 2021 | Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, FAQ, Financial Problems
The majority of people who file Chapter 13 cases do not complete their plans and get a discharge of debt. These plans last three to five years and a lot can happen to people over that span of time. Loss of jobs or income, whether by death, disability, or illness, can...
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...
Sep 8, 2021 | Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Tax Issues
If you want to keep the property, you will ultimately have to pay the real estate taxes. Unpaid real estate taxes in Wisconsin become a first and paramount lien upon the property of which those taxes are assessed. If not paid, the County will ultimately take the...
