What is a means test for bankruptcy purposes? Wikipedia defines a means test as: "a determination of whether an individual or family is...

Do not use your retirement accounts, IRAs, or 401Ks before consulting a bankruptcy attorney if you are considering filing bankruptcy....

Bankruptcy is international. It exists in many countries and religions, including: 1. Australia 2. Brazil 3. Canada 4. China 5. Ireland...

Según en RealtyTrac, 1 de cada 954 hogares en el Condado de Harris están en ejecución hipotecaria. Hubo más ejecuciones hipotecarias en...

The 5th Circuit Court of Appeals recently held in Beaulieu v. Ragos (2012) that social benefits are "not included in debtor's projected...

If you file a chapter 13 bankruptcy, and later convert that chapter 13 to a chapter 7, and you had new debts arise during the active...

According to RealtyTrac 1 in 954 homes in Harris County are in Foreclosure. There were more foreclosures in October 2012 in Harris County...

The Fifth circuit employs the three-prong test in Robinson v. Mann, 339 F.2d 547 (5th Cir.1964),to determine whether a debtor's failure...

Tax debt is usually non dischargeable, meaning the debt cannot be eliminated. However, there are exceptions to this general rule. The...

What is a reaffirmation agreement? A reaffirmation (agree to pay back), in bankruptcy terms, is an agreement between the debtor and...

A common question we get is, "how can I build my credit"? The first thing you should do to rebuild your credit is get a secured credit...

Is bankruptcy always voluntary? No. There is a way for creditors to file an involuntary bankruptcy against you under Chapter 7 or Chapter...

Four years. If you previously received a Chapter 7 discharge, you would have to wait four years before you can file under Chapter 13 and...

What happens if you do not pay your debts? The following may happen if you do not pay your debts: 1. Wage garnishment 2. Other type of...

If I am married, does my spouse have to file bankruptcy with me if I decide to file? No, if you are married, you can file bankruptcy...

Contempt of court is to disobey a court/s order. In bankruptcy, a debtor can file a motion to find a creditor in contempt of court for...

How do you determine the value of a home in Houston? Why is it important to know the value of your home if you are going to file...

Las cuentas médicas y la bancarrota están estrechamente relacionados. Por desgracia, la atención médica es cara, el seguro de salud es...

Si estas buscando un abogado de bancarrota en Houston que habla espanol, llame al abogado Rashid al 832-209-8833 para una consulta...

How long has bankruptcy been around in the United States? Since the U.S. Constitution in 1787. The U.S. Constitution, Article I, Section...