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Tara Gaschler

Tara Gaschler
Denver, Lawyer

When it comes to debt, bankruptcy lawyers have seen it all.

As professionals who fight for the financial well being of consumers everyday, bankruptcy attorneys are uniquely suited to answer your questions about debt and personal finance.

Whether you’re not sure how best to deal with mounting personal debt, don’t understand your state’s laws or are facing some other money problem, a bankruptcy lawyer can likely point you in the right direction.

With hundreds of member attorneys nationwide, the National Bankruptcy Forum is a leading provider of information for consumers looking for solutions to their debt problems.

Most Recent Questions

Can I take out a car loan after filing for chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Asked by an NBF reader in: Florida, on May 18, 2013

Is it OK to take out a car loan after filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy and after having the meeting of creditors?

I am on the title to my parents home, what would happen to the property in chapter 7?

Asked by an NBF reader in: Florida, on May 18, 2013

Hi, have a homesteaded property however I am on TITLE only (alone) on the home my parents live in, the note is in my Dads name. I suspect there may be about aprox 95 K in equity in the home. How would this affect my position in filing a chapter 7?

How does filing bankruptcy affect my Florida business?

Asked by an NBF reader in: Florida, on May 17, 2013

If I file bankruptcy to protect me from losing my home, how does it affect my business that is an LLC and the property it is on is in my personal name not the business LLC name?

What prevents someone from listing future debts on a bankruptcy?

Asked by an NBF reader in: Arizona, on May 16, 2013

If I’m listed as a creditor on a Chapter 7 filing dated 3/25/13, but default judgement against the debtor in my favor was not entered until 3/28/13, will this judgement be discharged with the bankruptcy? What prevents someone from listing future debts on bankruptcies?

Do you have to list your HOA in bankruptcy if you don’t owe them any money and are current?

Asked by an NBF reader in: Florida, on May 16, 2013

I am considering filing chapter 7 bankruptcy. I am keeping my home, and my HOA which is paid one time per year and is already paid, I am not in arrears. My lawyer wants to list my HOA as a creditor on my chapter 7. I objected. I stated they are not creditors  further more [...]

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