Why is this important? An individual cannot have two open bankruptcy cases going at the same time. Now why would someone try to file for bankruptcy again knowing they are already in an active case? What may seem to be to that person, an innocent but desperate attempt to keep their home, is actually fraudulent and is subject to the penalty of perjury and all that comes with that. More…
Category Archives: Behind The Bankruptcy Petition
Don’t Oversell Bankruptcy. Bankruptcy Sells Itself.
Remember that bankruptcy sells itself. Do not oversell. Simply provide the facts to the potential client, while communicating compassion for their situation. The client is most likely already looking to file and they just need to know If they have the right Bankruptcy law firm to do the job for them. This means someone who has a full grasp of the Bankruptcy laws and knows how to properly apply it in their case. More…
Modifying a Chapter 13 Plan
Modifying a Chapter 13 Plan is not as easy for some in comparison to when putting together the original Plan. You have to take into account, payments made into the Plan, time remaining in the Plan, disbursements made by the Trustee and of course payment changes to the regular monthly mortgage payment. More…
Reviewing Bank Statements
What starts off as a relatively routine Chapter 7 bankruptcy case can quickly turn to a headache due to a clients mishandling of their finances. During the preparation of a petition a high importance must be taken in thoroughly reviewing those bank statements. More…
Bankruptcy Paralegal – Cost vs. Experience
As with any business owner you are always trying to find ways to decrease costs and increase profits. We understand these concerns as well but you always have to be mindful of being too frugal, as the saying goes “You get what you pay for.” More…
