by Max Gardner | Dec 4, 2014 | Client Information
When you decide to keep certain items of personal property in bankruptcy, you must still pay for those items. One way to continue payments is by signing a reaffirmation agreement that acts as a brand-new contract for the property, such as your house or car. One...
by Max Gardner | Sep 12, 2014 | Client Information |
Nearly 1.2 million Americans filed for bankruptcy in 2012. Of those, 70 percent filed under Chapter 7 of the bankruptcy code, meaning that although their assets had to be sold off, they were able to walk away from most of their debts within a matter of months. The...
by Max Gardner | Sep 5, 2014 | Client Information
One of the immediate results of filing for bankruptcy in Bakersfield is relief from creditors. This benefit is called an automatic stay. As soon as your paperwork is filed in court, the automatic stay goes into effect, although there is typically some lag time between...
by Max Gardner | Aug 28, 2014 | Client Information
Going through a bankruptcy filing is among the most stressful experiences most people will have, and it affects your credit in intimidating ways. But although coming back from a bankruptcy filing may seem impossible, it doesn’t have to be. Being limited in your...