The Senate passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) on March 25, 2020. Enacted on March 27, the legislation placed short-term restrictions on lenders and servicers of federally backed loans. It enforces mandatory forbearance obligations, moratoriums on foreclosures, and revises credit reporting obligations to help individuals and businesses facing financial hardship […]
Chapter 13 bankruptcy
Top 9 Questions Couples & Partners Ask About Bankruptcy
The decision to file for bankruptcy is never an easy one. For married couples and those thinking about marrying their loved one, filing for bankruptcy can be even more complicated. Debt collection, foreclosure, and wage garnishment become not only personal problems, but your partner’s as well. To reduce the stress, here are answers to common […]
What Does the HAVEN Act Mean for Disabled Veterans and Their Families?
The Honoring American Veterans in Extreme Need Act of 2019, or HAVEN Act, was passed on August 23, 2019. It has important implications for veterans who file for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. After all, nearly 15% of those who file for bankruptcy in the U.S. are veterans (who account for just 10% of […]
Will Filing For Bankruptcy Stop My Foreclosure?
Facing foreclosure can be one of the more troubling life events of adulthood, but it can happen to even the most financially savvy homeowners. ATTOM Data Solutions released its 2018 Foreclosure Market Report that shows bank repossessions, defaults and foreclosure filings are down 78% since the peak of the crash in 2010. Even though U.S. […]
Bankruptcy Exemptions
When you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, there is a system that determines the property you get to keep and that which will be sold to pay your debts. You may get to keep your home, car, and other valuable personal assets during and after the bankruptcy process. Nonexempt property will be sold by the […]
Keeping Your Property in Bankruptcy
Reliable Los Angeles Bankruptcy Attorney One question posed to nearly every bankruptcy attorney by those considering filing for bankruptcy is “will I lose my home?” The fact is, most people can keep their property during bankruptcy in California, even if they are behind on their mortgage payments at the time of filing. When you work […]
Bankruptcy Timeline
Orange County Bankruptcy Attorney Chapter 7 Timeline 8 Years Before 180 Days Before 90 Days Before Day You File 14 Days After 30 Days After 45 Days After 180 Days After 8 Years Before Filing If you have already discharged debt under Chapter 7, you must wait eight years from the date of discharge before […]