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10 Steps to Filing a Bankruptcy Case

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Eric Boeing

Filing a case with the Bankruptcy Court can seem complicated and daunting, but it doesn’t need to be that way.   Here are 10 steps to filing a bankruptcy case to help you know what to expect.  I’m providing this list … Continue reading →

Posted in Bankruptcy basics | Tagged bankruptcy help, steps to filing bankruptcy

Lien Stripping in Chapter 13 (Bankruptcy Basics)

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Eric Boeing

What Does It Mean to “Strip” a Lien in a Chapter 13 Case? Simply put, if you own a piece of real estate, and there’s more than one mortgage on that real estate, and the value of the property is … Continue reading →

Posted in Bankruptcy basics | Tagged chapter 13, lien stripping, second liens, second mortgages, secured debt

The Bankruptcy Means Test (Bankruptcy Basics)

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Eric Boeing

The bankruptcy means test is an aspect of U.S. consumer bankruptcy law that was introduced as part of the 2005 bankruptcy reform law. All people who file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case or a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case (and who … Continue reading →

Posted in Bankruptcy basics | Tagged chapter 13 mean test, chapter 7 means test, means test, the bankruptcy means test

The Automatic Stay (Bankruptcy Basics)

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Eric Boeing

The Automatic Stay is one of the basic concepts of bankruptcy law and is the fundamental protection that filing a case brings you. It is codified in Section 362 of the Bankruptcy Code. The moment you file your case, your … Continue reading →

Posted in Bankruptcy basics | Tagged the automatic stay

The Difference Between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Eric Boeing

What is the difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy? I think of it this way: There are two main reasons why a person would file a case with the Bankruptcy Court. One, to get a discharge of debts. … Continue reading →

Posted in Bankruptcy basics, Chapter 13, Chapter 7 | Tagged bankruptcy basics, chapter 13, chapter 7
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