We file two different kinds of bankruptcy cases at LifeBack Law, both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. How long each will take and a timeline of what happens in each differs. Below we will go through both.
The trustee is another attorney who is assigned to your case by the US Trustee to represent the bankruptcy estate. The trustee is the person who administers your estate and distributes any funds that come in during your case. They also make sure what you said in your bankruptcy case is truthful and correct and verify the information you provided. You will meet with the bankruptcy trustee at the 341 hearing, usually about 4 to 6 weeks after your case is filed.
Medical debt is dischargeable in bankruptcy, both in chapter 7 and chapter 13 cases.
Gambling debt can be included and discharged in your bankruptcy case.
In a chapter 7 bankruptcy, typically, the only hearing you will attend is the 341 hearing. This happens about 4-6 weeks after your case is filed.
In most chapter 7 and chapter 13 cases, there is only one hearing you will need to attend.
It is typically easiest if all of your creditors are listed in your case correctly when the case is first filed. But, that cannot always happen. Sometimes you are unsure that a debt went to collections, maybe it was sold, maybe the creditor is finally trying to collect after years of not doing anything with the debt, or maybe you even forgot it existed. You can add creditors after your case is filed, but there are a few exceptions.
If you are considering filing bankruptcy and wondering whether your spouse will have to file with you, the answer, which may surprise you, is no.
If you are planning on filing bankruptcy there are a few things you should try to avoid before your case is filed.
Bankruptcy filing stops creditor collection efforts from continuing. It will stop calls, letters, statements, judgments, garnishments, and more. The protection you receive from bankruptcy comes from the automatic stay.
Bankruptcy is a big topic, with many interesting facts.
There are two sets of exemptions you can use in Minnesota, state and federal exemptions. You can use whichever is the most beneficial to you. Below are a few examples of why you may pick one over the other.
Bankruptcy has a wide variety of interesting facts. A few are listed below:
If you are considering filing bankruptcy, you may be wondering whether you can keep your lease.
A common question I receive is whether there is a minimum debt requirement to file a bankruptcy? Good news! The answer, which may surprise you, is no.
You may be wondering whether your employer will find out about your bankruptcy filing. Below we explore possible ways your employer can be informed of your filing.
We file two different kinds of bankruptcy cases at LifeBack Law, both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. How...
The trustee is another attorney who is assigned to your case by the US Trustee to represent the...
Medical debt is dischargeable in bankruptcy, both in chapter 7 and chapter 13 cases.
Gambling debt can be included and discharged in your bankruptcy case.
In a chapter 7 bankruptcy, typically, the only hearing you will attend is the 341 hearing. This...
In most chapter 7 and chapter 13 cases, there is only one hearing you will need to attend.
It is typically easiest if all of your creditors are listed in your case correctly when the case is...
If you are considering filing bankruptcy and wondering whether your spouse will have to file with...
If you are planning on filing bankruptcy there are a few things you should try to avoid before your...
Bankruptcy filing stops creditor collection efforts from continuing. It will stop calls, letters,...
Bankruptcy is a big topic, with many interesting facts.
There are two sets of exemptions you can use in Minnesota, state and federal exemptions. You can...
Bankruptcy has a wide variety of interesting facts. A few are listed below:
If you are considering filing bankruptcy, you may be wondering whether you can keep your lease.
A common question I receive is whether there is a minimum debt requirement to file a bankruptcy?...
You may be wondering whether your employer will find out about your bankruptcy filing. Below we...
