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The opportunity for summary judgment (either partial or complete) is one of the great benefits of the federal rules, and one of the strongest reasons for parties in state court actions to remove...

Considering filing for bankruptcy is never easy, in fact, it will probably be one of the most difficult financial decisions that one will make. Nevertheless, once the decision is made and people...

It is important for every individual who is filing bankruptcy to consider whether they want to file their case individually or jointly, with a spouse. Only spouses can file a bankruptcy petition...

If you have recently had a vehicle repossessed, you are probably feeling overwhelmed at the prospect of a large debt hanging over your financial future. Vehicle lenders tend to be aggressive in their...

One of the most common misconceptions in bankruptcy is that income taxes are never dischargeable. In fact, you can discharge some back federal and state income taxes in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13...

When contemplating bankruptcy, one of the biggest trepidations that people often have is how it will affect their home. Will the bankruptcy cause their home to be lost? Will the mortgage lender...

A notable issue discussed in today’s news is the increasing costs of higher education in the United States. Congress has sought to help families pay for a child’s education by allowing them to pay...

Bankruptcy can help an individual get caught up on missed child support payments (often called “arrears”). Child support is priority debt and is also generally non-dischargeable, meaning it gets paid...

After the market crash of 2008, 2.6 million Americans lost their jobs, and 1.2 million properties were foreclosed in 2009 due to the recession. As a result, many of the mortgage lenders that accepted...

The moment a bankruptcy petition is filed, an event known as the Automatic Stay is triggered and the bankrupt debtor is protected from continued collection activities[i]. The Automatic Stay...