Articles with general information about filing Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Texas.
I have heard many different reasons for not filing bankruptcy, but most of them aren’t good reasons. Lack of information or bad information has created fear for many people about filing bankruptcy. In this article I attempt to dispel some… Continue Reading
Clients often tell me that they considered filing bankruptcy before but didn’t go through with it. I ask them why and they respond with the same answers.
If a debtor is a plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit at the time they file bankruptcy then the cause of action is an asset that must be listed in the schedules. The asset is protected by exemptions, just like… Continue Reading
Whether or not a debtor loses property after filing a bankruptcy case depends on two things. First, whether the case is filed under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. In Chapter 13 bankruptcy the trustee does not liquidate assets in order to provide payment… Continue Reading
In Chapter 13 cases the majority of the attorney’s fee are paid in the plan. Debtors usually have to pay a small portion of the fee up front and then the rest is included in the plan and paid by… Continue Reading