Will Bankruptcy Stop Eviction? For a Minute, at Best—
Will a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy stop eviction? Maybe, but not for long!
A Michigan Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy will stop an eviction proceeding along with all other...
Using Credit Cards Before Bankruptcy Filing: The Best Way to Endanger Your Discharge
Using credit cards before filing bankruptcy is one of the first things that an experienced Michigan bankruptcy attorney will tell you not to do after your...
Stop Wage, Bank Account, or Tax Refund Garnishment Fast!
Garnishments Stop Upon Filing!
Garnishments must cease immediately upon the filing of a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy petition due to the "Automatic Stay Against Collections" that...
The Means Test: Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Effects
The so-called bankruptcy "Means Test " is widely known as the standard or test for eligiblity in Chapter 7 bankruptcy, but it also governs the amount that must be paid on a monthly...
Can You Discharge Student Loans in Bankruptcy? Sometimes.
To discharge student loans in bankruptcy, a filing Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 debtor must reach an extremely high bar. Student loan debts are specifically excepted from the discharge of...
Michigan Unemployment Benefits and Bankruptcy: Asset and Income
In Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, Michigan unemployment benefits are both income that must be considered in calcuating the "means test" that is the barometer both for Chapter 7...
Good Neighbor Law: What Is It?
Good Neighbor: Law & The Personal Relationship
"Good neighbor law" is not an actual term describing a common practice area of any (or, at least, many) law firms. It is a term used by The Hilla Law Firm, PLLC...
Tax Refunds and Bankruptcy: Asset vs. Income in Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in Michigan
The issues involved in Federal or Michigan tax refunds and bankruptcy are several. One one hand, an expected tax refund is an asset that must be...
