Bankruptcy - Page 4

As of April 1st, the Chapter 13 debt limits have been increased - here's what you need to know about the most recent changes and the impacts they'll have.

The limits of what can and cannot be discharged in bankruptcy can be a little complicated; how about back rent? Find out our analysis here.

The decision to file a separate bankruptcy can be one that makes sense, but if you're married, there may be other aspects to consider for your spouse.

Bankruptcy happens to many people every year and can be a long process - avoiding a second bankruptcy after the first is entirely doable. Here's how.

Dishonesty in the bankruptcy process can have serious negative impacts on your case and on your life. Bankruptcy fraud is a federal felony.

Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies occupy a unique place in finance today, but how are they treated in bankruptcy? Here's what to know.

The rules for filing that second bankruptcy are a little different than the first time around. Learn the rules on filing two bankruptcies in LA.

Both California law and the U.S. Bankruptcy Code have provisions that let creditors undo voidable transfers made in an effort to protect assets from creditors. And under California law, making such transfers can be a crime.

By sending a debt validation letter in California to a debt collector, you force the collector to cease all collection activity until it validates the debt.

About 1 in 3 Americans has had a debt turned over to collections. That’s 77 million people, many of whom have been arrested and sent to jail for their debt. This crisis impacts black and Latino communities the most, the ACLU says, because of longstanding gaps in poverty and wealth.

If you're already in debt as a California senior, there are a few things you can do to ease your financial situation. Go into retirement with your eyes wide open. Hope for the best regarding your health, but plan for the worst. And if you do have to file for bankruptcy, do so with a qualified bankruptcy attorney.