by Clint Dunaway | Nov 11, 2023 | Bankruptcy
The money in your bank account on the day you file belongs to your bankruptcy estate. In the eyes of the law, the money in the bank is yours, even if you have written checks that have not yet cleared the bank. *The money from Pending Payments or uncleared checks is...
by Clint Dunaway | Nov 7, 2023 | Bankruptcy
Understanding the Automatic Stay One essential concept within bankruptcy law is the automatic stay, a crucial provision that offers immediate relief and protection to debtors facing financial distress. The automatic stay is one of the biggest benefits to someone...
by Clint Dunaway | Jul 3, 2022 | Bankruptcy, Eviction, Landlord - Tenant Law
What Should You do if a Tenant Files Bankruptcy? A landlord must immediately stop an eviction if a tenant files bankruptcy. If you receive a notice from the bankruptcy court that a tenant you are trying to evict has filed bankruptcy then stop the process! Bankruptcy...
by Clint Dunaway | Jun 10, 2022 | Bankruptcy
Approximately 30 to 45 days after your bankruptcy case is filed, you must attend a 341 hearing in the bankruptcy court house, there are several reasons for the 341 hearing. The first reason for the meeting is because it is required by the bankruptcy code. All...
by Clint Dunaway | Jan 21, 2022 | Bankruptcy
A reaffirmation agreement is a contract made between a debtor and a creditor during a bankruptcy proceeding. In this agreement, the debtor agrees to continue repaying a specific debt even after the bankruptcy case is concluded. The debt remains valid and unaffected by...
by Clint Dunaway | Nov 1, 2019 | Bankruptcy
Who Must Complete the Initial Credit Counseling Course? Everyone filing for bankruptcy must complete a pre and post-filing, credit counseling course. This is true whether filing for a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Additionally, if married, both spouses must...
