In a historical verdict, a bankruptcy court in the central district of California held up the right of same sex married couples to file a joint Chapter 13 bankruptcy. According to 20 of the 24 judges, the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is completely unconstitutional as it restricts legally married same sex couples to file [...]

Do you know what is a cramdown in bankruptcy? This means that a person filing bankruptcy will pay the reduced current value of a secured lien rather than what he was supposed to pay as per the original agreement. This is essentially a legal way to get rid of a part of the debt.

With the recent changes occurring in the finance market, economic downturn has led many individuals to file for personal bankruptcy. It may not be a preferable solution for many but sometimes there are no other options to look forward to. With economical conditions becoming worse, more and more people are tending towards declaring Personal bankruptcy. [...]

Under the penalty of perjury, you need to swear that the information disclosed in the bankruptcy papers is true and complete. One of the primal things include that if the forms are incomplete or inaccurate it can lead to dismissal of your case by the court. Even worse the court can take legal action if [...]

You have lost a lawsuit and you are feeling at your wit’s end! You are absolutely unsure how you will pay off the debts and what might happen if you fail to pay them. Your peace of mind is at stake and you do not know how to cope with the ordeal.