Category archive for ‘Chapter 13 Bankruptcy’ 
An all too common preliminary inquiry by a hypothetical debtor, and a reply. Episode 3 of a series.
by John C. Colwell on 3/12/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Serena V.
Brief description of your legal issue:
I am in serious debt, besides my mortgage I owe roughly 20+ thousand in credit card debt.I owe the IRS
and have been trying to make payments as best as possible. I need help!
Thank you for your inquiry. We likely can help a great deal. There are many variables and Read more>>
An all too common preliminary inquiry by a hypothetical debtor, and a reply. Episode 2 of a series.
by John C. Colwell on 3/07/10 | 0 Comment(s)
dmp, debt management plan, deficiency, Second Trust Deed, Charge off
Several Eastern District of Michigan Bankruptcy Judges to Participate in Continuing Legal Education Seminar About Consumer Bankruptcy Issues
by Drew Broaddus on 3/05/10 | 0 Comment(s)
On February 8, 2010, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Michigan (which covers Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Traverse City, and Marquette) posted a notice on its website regarding an “Institute for Continuing Legal Education Seminar” to take place April 19, 2010 in Plymouth, Michigan. The notice (available here) indicates that the featured Read more>>
Why you need to file bankruptcy. . .
by Jay Jump on 3/04/10 | 1 Comment(s)
You can villify me later. For now, I need you to read and get some perspective. Pay attention because we’re going to move fast.
You need to file for bankruptcy.
Let me say it again for those of you who are still shaking your head.
YOU NEED to file for bankruptcy!
There, I gave you a little emphasis to Read more>>
New Mexico Leads the Way in Combating Foreclosure
by John Rogers on 3/02/10 | 0 Comment(s)
“As the Obama administration works up its 12,487th plan for keeping underwater homeowners in their homes, New Mexico’s legislation had the courage and good sense to do the obvious: let foreclosed homeowners stay in their home as renters. The New Mexico legislature voted to allow homeowners in houses that sell for less than the median Read more>>
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Looks At Student Loan Hardship Discharge in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Cases
by Drew Broaddus on 2/26/10 | 0 Comment(s)
As various bankruptcy attorneys have discussed on this site, and as I recently discussed on our firm’s website, student loans are not usually discharged in bankruptcy. However, these debts can be discharged under limited circumstances through a hardship discharge. In the case of Jennifer Cassim v Educational Credit Management Corp., the U.S. Court of Appeals Read more>>
An all too common preliminary inquiry by a hypothetical debtor, and a reply.
by John C. Colwell on 2/25/10 | 0 Comment(s)
As of today one of my creditors have garnished my paycheck.
I Surrendered My House in Bankruptcy, You Mean To Tell Me I Still Own It?
by Moderator on 2/12/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Well not exactly as you may picture it, but yes, you will still technically own title to your home until the bank clears the title through foreclosure. National Bankruptcy Forum contributor Jay Jump wrote an excellent post a few weeks ago explaining how a Home Owners Association can still come after a homeowner for dues even after the Read more>>
Someone Has Filed a Proof of Claim in My Bankruptcy Case. What Should I Do?
by Drew Broaddus on 2/12/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Last week on this site, I discussed In re: Wingerter. B-Line, LLC v. Wingerter, a recent Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals decision which addressed the issue of what creditors must do to file a valid proof of claim. The important feature of the Wingerter case, from a commercial debtor’s perspective, is that Chapter 7 and Read more>>
What Is the Rule With Cars and Bankruptcy?
by Moderator on 2/06/10 | 0 Comment(s)
Three important points to consider regarding cars and bankruptcy:
1. How much “equity” do you have in your car? As we’ve discussed on previous posts, a car or any other asset is only subject to liquidation in chapter 7 bankruptcy if there is non-exempt equity. Every state allows debtors to protect a certain amount of equity Read more>>
