People pursue bankruptcy because their debt has become an insurmountable challenge or key resources are vulnerable. A personal bankruptcy filing can take anywhere from a few months to five years or longer to complete. Bankruptcy typically provides immediate relief...
Bankruptcy Law
3 ways that Chapter 13 filings differ from Chapter 7 bankruptcy
There are numerous types of bankruptcy available for both individuals and businesses. People select the type of bankruptcy that they file based on their circumstances. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is one of the options for individuals in need of financial relief. Chapter 13...
The solution for credit card debt that can make matters worse
Credit card debt is a financial issue for many households. People use credit cards for unexpected expenses and may spend months paying off a large balance. Other credit card users leave a small balance each month that slowly accrues to a massive amount of personal...
3 reasons a car crash may lead to a bankruptcy filing
Bankruptcy can serve as a solution to overwhelming financial challenges. People may file for personal bankruptcy after a divorce or a major illness. Job loss is another reason why people sometimes need to file for bankruptcy despite having previously been quite...
How long can bankruptcy affect employment and credit options?
Numerous concerns about bankruptcy prevent many people from filing in a timely matter when they need financial relief. For example, some people worry that they cannot balance their budgets without revolving lines of credit. The temporary setback related to the closure...
Protecting Inherited Property in Bankruptcy Even Before Receiving Deed
Can chapter 13 be used to save an inherited home from foreclosure when the deed has not yet been transferred to you? The answer is yes.
What assets can someone keep during a bankruptcy filing?
Thankfully, people can protect most or all of their property from sale during even Chapter 7 proceedings.
Why debt consolidation isn’t always the best solution
While they seem beneficial on paper, consolidation loans can often do more harm than good.
Is someone eligible to file for bankruptcy after a prior filing?
The length of that waiting period depends on the type of bankruptcy they filed before and the type of bankruptcy they want to file this time.
JOHNSON AND JOHNSON SUBSIDIARY FILES FOR CHAPTER 11 AGAIN
LTL Management LLC, a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson, filed a Chapter 11 in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey in Trenton New Jersey on April 4, 2023.