Dec 26, 2022
Taxes are a debt that can really haunt an individual. In many instances, they survive bankruptcy filing, they accrue interest, and Internal Revenue Service and Franchise Tax Board can be aggressive creditors, garnishing your wages, seizing future refunds, and placing...
Dec 22, 2022
Most personal bankruptcy cases are relatively straightforward affairs. This is especially true in Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which wipes out all unsecured debt and does not pay creditors. However, things might become a little more challenging if a creditor feels they have...
Dec 20, 2022
At Winterbotham Parham Teeple, a PC, we want to help you throughout the whole process of filing for bankruptcy in California, which is why today we want to give you some tips on how you can improve your much-needed credit after filing for bankruptcy. To speak to a...
Dec 9, 2022
It is possible to file for bankruptcy without the assistance of a lawyer, and some may advise you to do so if your situation is “simple.” However, there are many pitfalls to consider when considering filing without proper legal counsel. Incomplete forms,...
Nov 24, 2022
Unlike ordinary unsecured debt, such as credit card debt, which is easily dischargeable in Chapter 7, most college loans are extremely difficult to discharge. However, in a few cases, petitioning for the discharge of private and/or federal student loan debt is easier....