Recent Posts in Bankruptcy Process Category
Posted on Nov 16, 2011 By Bizar & Doyle, LLC
Once you have filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and received court approval, you will then need a discharge order. This is an important document that tells your creditors that you have successfully filed ...
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Posted on Nov 15, 2011 By Bizar & Doyle, LLC
Have you recently decided to file for bankruptcy? If so, you will soon be appointed a bankruptcy trustee. If you filed under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, a judge will appoint you a trustee to ...
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Posted on Oct 28, 2011 By Bizar & Doyle, LLC
Unlike business bankruptcy cases where you could easily spend hours in court, a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case is usually much simpler. While your lawyer can go to court for you most of the time, there is ...
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Posted on Oct 12, 2011 By Bizar & Doyle, LLC
Despite what you may have heard about in the media, not all bankruptcy cases are fought in the court room. In fact, many cases are settled outside of court, which is preferable for both the overworked ...
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Posted on Sep 8, 2011 By Bizar & Doyle, LLC
Although Chapter 7 bankruptcy is often seen as the most preferred chapter to file under, not everyone will qualify for its protection. According the United States Bankruptcy Code, a partnership, ...
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Posted on Aug 24, 2011 By Bizar & Doyle, LLC
When you file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy , the process may not be that easy or quick. Since you will be asking a judge to allow you to repay your debt over the course of three to five years, you will ...
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Posted on Aug 23, 2011 By Bizar & Doyle, LLC
Have you recently filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy ? If so, you need to start preparing for your 341 meeting of creditors. While the title may sound imposing, this is a regular part of Chapter 13 ...
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Posted on Jul 13, 2011 By Bizar & Doyle, LLC
Are you in a financial crisis? If so, you may already be contemplating Chapter 7 bankruptcy . However, when you have decided to take control of your finances, there are several requirements you must ...
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Posted on Feb 25, 2011 By Bizar & Doyle, LLC
If you have recently filed for bankruptcy then you need to start preparing for the questions that will be asked during a 341 meeting. At this time a trustee will ask your name, social security number ...
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Posted on Feb 8, 2011 By Bizar & Doyle, LLC
When you first decide to file for bankruptcy you will undoubtedly have a list of questions. For example, you might be wondering if it actually costs anything to file. There are indeed payments that ...
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Posted on Feb 3, 2011 By Bizar & Doyle, LLC
When you are filing for bankruptcy you will often hear the term "automatic stay." You should become familiar with this term even if it does not apply to your situation. This is an important form of ...
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Posted on Jan 28, 2011 By Bizar & Doyle, LLC
If you are wondering whether or not you will have to go to court for your bankruptcy case, the short answer is yes. However, your required visit to file will not be in front of a judge. You will be ...
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