March 15, 2017
Wage Garnishment – How Much Is Allowable From Your Check? A wage garnishment in Indiana on your paycheck can instantly destroy your budget. If you receive a lawsuit, your creditor may be able to obtain a judgment against you. This judgment will allow the creditor to eventually garnish your wages. How much is allowable from […]
February 8, 2017
Before you consider filing bankruptcy, it may be a good idea to get your tax returns up-to-date. If you have not filed required income tax returns, you will likely be required to file them during your bankruptcy. However, there are advantages to getting your tax refunds filed as early as possible before considering bankruptcy. Tax […]
February 1, 2017
A drivers license can be reinstated by filing for bankruptcy in Indiana (and most other states) in certain situations. If your license has been revoked in Indiana for “financial responsibility” requirements, you may be able to have your license reinstated by filing for bankruptcy. The bankruptcy filing will take away your “financial responsibility” for the […]
December 14, 2016
Finding yourself with large amounts of back child support can be a difficult position. Many people are desperate for a solution for paying their back child support. Bankruptcy can be a solution for back child support in certain situations. It is important to understand exactly what bankruptcy can and cannot do with back child support. […]
August 10, 2016
“Will bankruptcy affect my job?” We are frequently asked this question at our office. Will bankruptcy affect your employment? The answer is usually “No.” Bankruptcy will NOT usually affect your job in any way – except for rare job-type exceptions. You cannot fire someone because they filed for bankruptcy because it is considered illegal […]
July 27, 2016
Indianapolis Bankruptcy Attorney John Bymaster explains what it means to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Remember that the Podcasts are for informational purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice. If you have additional questions, Indianapolis Bankruptcy Attorney John Bymaster offers free consultations. Don’t hesitate to give Bymaster Bankruptcy Law Offices a call […]
July 27, 2016
Can you surrender your car when you file for bankruptcy? The answer is “Yes.” You can surrender vehicles during bankruptcy. Surrendering your car or truck during bankruptcy can greatly assist in your total economic recovery. Let’s talk about how and why you would surrender your vehicle during bankruptcy. In Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you must […]
July 20, 2016
Credit offers after filing for bankruptcy? Yes, you will likely receive several credit offers after filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Recently, one of our clients volunteered the above photograph of how many automobile credit offers he received after filing for bankruptcy. He quickly trashed them thereafter! Credit offers surprisingly do come right after […]
July 6, 2016
If you are about to file bankruptcy, there are many mistakes you should avoid before filing. Although it is impossible to describe every mistake in this article, we will discuss some of the biggest mistakes to avoid here. Remember, bankruptcy filings should always be done through attorney representation. Even if you read this […]
June 8, 2016
In Indiana, we receive a lot of questions about Inheritance and Bankruptcy. Many of our clients have asked, “Can I lose my upcoming inheritance if I file for bankruptcy?” The answer to this questions can sometimes be “Yes.” Therefore, it is very important to understand WHEN you can lose your inheritance if you file for […]
