Previous articles from Leiden & Leiden have addressed the importance of accurate disclosure of financial information in the process of filing for bankruptcy. This is necessary because a fundamental component of the bankruptcy process is a...
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A fundamental component of any bankruptcy consultation is to review the state and federal income tax returns of a prospective client. Bankruptcy law requires that a debtor must be up to date in their income tax filings. Additionally, these...
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When a consumer files a bankruptcy case, all of their debts must be identified and listed in their bankruptcy petition. The Bankruptcy Code requires that all of your creditors must be notified of the bankruptcy filing. However, just because a...
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The decision to file a bankruptcy case can be very difficult. Unfortunately, circumstances beyond a consumer’s control may not leave any other options. But while a prospective bankruptcy client may only have one immediate concern – such as a wage...
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Many are wondering how the impending Westinghouse bankruptcy will affect those businesses with contractual ties to the company. Westinghouse is the company in charge of designing two new nuclear reactors at Plant Vogtle in Burke County. ...
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Even though they may need relief, many people delay the filing of a personal bankruptcy because they are concerned about the effect it will have on their credit going forward. Unfortunately, they often ignore the damage that has already been done...
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Unfortunately, many lower income consumers lack any type of savings or reserve to address an unforeseen expense or temporary reduction in come. An auto repair of $400 can be an intimidating obstacle to someone who does not have any money set...
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As part of the bankruptcy consultation process, bankruptcy attorneys will want to review all of your creditor information. This will include any debts that you may want to keep, such as a house loan or car loan. A consumer will be required to...
Read moreCongress passed the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act in 2005. Many new requirements and restrictions were imposed with the goal of creating uniformity in the evaluation of bankruptcy cases. While there many requirements...
Read moreRecently, a Bankruptcy Judge in the Southern District of Georgia has determined that a Debtor in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy cannot alter the terms of a title pawn transaction through a Chapter 13 repayment plan. A Chapter 13 bankruptcy does allow...
Read moreCongress passed the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act in 2005. Many new requirements and restrictions were imposed with the goal of creating uniformity in the evaluation of bankruptcy cases. It also added many...
Read moreAs tax time approaches, many taxpayers are going to learn the hard way about cancellation of debt income when they file their taxes. If a creditor decides to forego the collection of a valid, undisputed debt, they may decide to cancel or...
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