January 25, 2017
We are frequently ask if a Chapter 7 bankruptcy stops the sheriff sale. The answer to this question is “yes.” Chapter 7 does stop sheriff sales. However, Chapter 7 only stops the sheriff sale for a limited period of time. Chapter 7 Stop Sheriff Sales But Does Not Fix Your Mortgage Problem The purpose of […]
November 30, 2016
A lien on a home title can become a problem if the creditor attempts to collect or you desire to sell your home. Beyond paying the entirety of the home lien, there are a few ways that liens can be removed that do not involve full payment. Bankruptcy can also sometimes assist in the lien-removing […]
October 26, 2016
Credit card debt can grow until it becomes nearly impossible to pay the monthly payments. The monthly payments on credit cards can be devastating to your budget. Beyond this “monthly” aspect, how can these cards ever be repaid? Being an Indianapolis bankruptcy attorney, I have seen countless people from the greater Indianapolis area file for […]
October 19, 2016
The question comes frequently to our office – who is involved when someone files for bankruptcy? In reality, less parties are usually involved than most people think. Let’s discuss who is involved when someone files for bankruptcy. The Debtor The debtor is the primary person (or persons) involved when filing for bankruptcy. The debtor is […]
May 4, 2016
As an Indianapolis bankruptcy attorney, I have witnessed multitiudes of people getting deeply into debt. My best suggestions for staying out of debt are very simple and easy to follow. Being an Indiana Bankruptcy Attorney for several years, I have seen debt close up and personal. Although it may take a major overhaul in […]
April 28, 2016
The Indiana farmer has some special advantages by hiring a Chapter 12 bankruptcy attorney. Indianapolis, the “farm” capitol of Indiana, contains a a few bankruptcy attorneys more-than-willing to accept the rare Chapter 12 bankruptcy case. Perhaps due to our state’s farm roots, these limited, willing bankruptcy attorneys would jump at the chance to […]
September 15, 2015
More Bankruptcy Attorneys and Less Bankruptcy Cases There has been a marked recent decline in total bankruptcy filings across the United States. Because there are less bankruptcy filings there has been more competition to file the cases among attorneys. This has resulted in discounted, reduced rates for bankruptcy services. Discount bankruptcy is very common now: […]
August 17, 2015
Indianapolis Bankruptcy and Inheritance: What You Need to Know The rules of bankruptcy and inheritances can protect you from losing an inheritance to creditors. In Indiana, there is no special bankruptcy exemption that allows you to keep your inheritance when you file for bankruptcy. Therefore, it is very important in Indiana to understand clearly which […]
July 21, 2015
The “DO’s” and “DON’T’s” of Debt Settlement When it comes to debt settlement, there are universal “DO’s” and “DON’Ts” that apply to almost any debt situation. Debt settlement can be a powerful tool for recovering financially if you have the resources to make debt settlement offers. However, if you settle your debts without knowing these […]
June 24, 2015
Pre-Bankruptcy Credit Counseling – Every debtor is now required to take a bankruptcy credit counseling course before they file a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy case. This pre-bankruptcy credit counseling course can be taken through several different course providers. This article is about the top five things to know about this course. Number One: […]
