Will a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Affect My Family?
"Will a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy affect my family?"—A Common Myth
One of the most common questions that potential Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy clients...
Can a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee Sell my House after my Discharge? Lack of Equity Is Not an Obstacle!
Will the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee Sell My House? If You're Not Current on Your Mortgage Payments or Are Surrendering, Count...
You Can Discharge Income Tax Debt in Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy—Sometimes.
Discharge Income Tax Debt in Bankruptcy: Income Tax Debt in Bankruptcy Generally
You can discharge income tax debt, either Federal or State of Michigan,...
Did I Reaffirm a Mortgage in my Bankruptcy? If You're Not Sure, Probably Not.
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"Did You Reaffirm a...
What Is the Value of a Small Business in Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
The Value of a Small Business in Bankruptcy: Assets v. Liabilities
A business owned by an individual filing for bankruptcy is property that must be valued,...
Higher Michigan Bankruptcy Means Test Household Income Averages for April 1, 2013
The Michigan bankruptcy means test median numbers have risen slightly for case filed on or after April 1, 2013. As of April 1, 2013, the median incomes in...
Is My Personal Injury Judgment Dischargeable in Bankruptcy? A Question of Intent.
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When Is a Personal Injury Judgment...
Same-Sex Partners and Bankruptcy: "Marriage," Household-Size, and the Means Test
Same-Sex Partners and Bankruptcy: Michigan State Law and the Federal Defense of Marriage Act
Same-sex partners or domestic partners present some...
