Aug 11, 2021 | Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Consumer Law Issues, Financial Problems, General Bankruptcy, Student Loans
The American Bankruptcy Institute has encouraged Congress to reform the way student loans are dealt with in bankruptcy. Since the Bankruptcy Code was enacted in 1978, several amendments have made it more and more difficult to discharge student loans. Now our country...
Sep 22, 2020 | Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Financial Problems, General Bankruptcy
What will happen when they file bankruptcy? Photo credit: Tim Mossholder Dane County is warning bars and restaurants that it will soon be imposing fines for violations of its various health code orders imposed in connection with COVID-19. Already struggling...
May 21, 2020 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, General Bankruptcy
I’m filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy pro se because I cannot afford a lawyer. I am working with a non-profit organization called Upsolve to complete my paperwork, but their help in regards to my vehicle is confusing me. On Schedule A/B under Part 2 (Describe your...
Apr 22, 2020 | Blog, General Bankruptcy
When your business or your finances are under pressure, there are always measures that can be taken to help. We do this all the time for our clients. But the COVID-19 pandemic presents an unusual situation. We do not know how long or how severe the...
Feb 21, 2020 | Blog, General Bankruptcy
A: Yes. I have represented a number of clients who were incarcerated at the time. There are a few issues to consider. There may even be advantages to the client by filing while incarcerated. –This question and answer can also be found on Justia’s “Ask A...
Jan 29, 2020 | Blog, General Bankruptcy, Tax, Tax Issues
Q: A collection company has filed 1099 C or cancellation of debt forms with the IRS on past due debts they claim are mine. They have never taken legal action against me, I talked with them once after statute of limitations expired, I have never acknowledged owing...
