Bankruptcy

Mortgage and rent forbearance were woven into the text of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, which was cobbled together quickly and we’re all still trying to figure out what it means, how it will be paid for, and what other measures are necessary to protect our economy from the shutdown. Meanwhile, many…

For those who were dealing with budgetary shortfalls, The CARES Act provided some much-needed relief. This relief not only made major changes to unemployment, extending coverage and providing extra relief for those who were laid off during the coronavirus quarantine, it also included changes to the bankruptcy code for those who were in the midst…

How financial institutions deal with the coronavirus will tell us a great deal about what the financial future holds for Americans across the country who work in sectors that are considered “non-essential” for the purposes of this quarantine. Already, a number of businesses such as restaurants, bowling alleys, and other hospitality and recreation centers are…

First things first. You have a right to request specific information on the debt that a collector says you owe. You want to make sure that the debt is still within the statute of limitations before making any payment on it. If the debt is still valid (ie: not zombie debt) then you can begin…

Consumer bankruptcy, also known as personal bankruptcy, is a type of bankruptcy filed by individuals or spouses when they can no longer afford to pay their debts. Individuals and spouses can file under Chapters 7 and 13 and, less frequently, under Chapter 11. In this article, we’ll discuss consumer bankruptcy and how a Eugene, OR…

There are some folks who attempt to file bankruptcy on their own. Most of these folks file for Chapter 7 since that is the simplest kind of bankruptcy. Even those who have chosen the right chapter to file under will need to accurately complete and file bankruptcy forms with the court and the bankruptcy trustee…

No one wants to file for bankruptcy. But many Americans did file last year and many more will file this year. The question then becomes: What drives them into a situation where they need to wipe their financial slate clean? What happened along the way that made bankruptcy the best option available? There are three…

Bankruptcy judges are not very kind to those who attempt to defraud the bankruptcy process. Even innocent-seeming transactions can cause a bankruptcy judge or the trustee to look askance at your filing. To avoid even the appearance that you are trying to pull one over on them, you should avoid making any of the following…

Most people file for bankruptcy once they learn that a creditor has either initiated a lawsuit against them or made their intent to sue known. The lawsuit cannot move forward, however, until you are actually served with papers. If the debt is small enough to be handled in small claims court, then you can be…