When to Consider Bankruptcy: Signs You Might Need an Attorney

In the complex landscape of financial management, the decision to file for bankruptcy is never taken lightly. It’s a pivotal moment that signifies not just a challenge in one’s financial journey but also a step towards a fresh start. Recognizing when you’ve reached this point can be difficult, but there are unmistakable signs that suggest it’s time to consult a bankruptcy attorney. 1. Overwhelming Debt That Doesn’t Decrease One of the most apparent indicators that it may be time to consider bankruptcy is when your Read More +

Should You Hire A Bankruptcy Attorney or Complete Debt Consolidation?

It can be very difficult and time-consuming to resolve your financial situation. Many believe that debt consolidation is the way to go, but for others, it makes sense to hire a bankruptcy attorney. So how do you know if you should pursue debt consolidation or hire a bankruptcy attorney? Let us be the first to say that there are many pros and cons to each one. Here we will take a deeper look into which decision may be best for you. Consolidating debt includes applying Read More +

Bankruptcy Attorney Procedures for Phone Consultation with Client [to Be Held After Signing Petition, But Before Scheduled 341 Hearing]

SCHEDULE MEETING WITH CLIENT 7-8 DAYS BEFORE THE SCHEDULED 341 HEARING DEBTOR(S) NAME ON SOCIAL SECURITY CARD MUST EXACTLY MATCH THE NAME ON THE PETITION. REVIEW APPROPRIATE DOCUMENTS. DEBTOR(S) MUST READ THE BANKRUPTCY INFORMATION SHEET DEBTOR(S) MUST HAVE A COPY OF THE BANKRUPTCY PETITION. THE PETITION SHOULD BE EMAILED TO THE DEBTOR(S) AT THE TIME OF THE FILING OF THE PETITION. THE OFFICE MAY CREATE A DESIGNATED EMAIL ACCOUNT FOR THE DEBTOR(S) OR THE DEBTOR(S) MAY PREFER TO HAVE THE PETITION EMAILED TO ANOTHER ACCOUNT. Read More +

Rookie Bankruptcy Paralegal Anthony Rodriguez

Episode 1: The Journey My name is Anthony Rodriguez. At age 33 I found myself barely making it in the San Fernando Valley located in the county of Los Angeles, California. Even making a decent income every year, I was still living paycheck to paycheck and struggling to make ends meet. Single, no kids and still struggling! I have nothing but love for California but I do not miss the struggle. In my opinion, there is no longer a middle class in Los Angeles. You Read More +

Why is Bankruptcy Important?

BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY QUESTION FROM NEW PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA A gentleman from New Port Richey, Florida asks our Bankruptcy Attorney, why is bankruptcy important?  Bankruptcy is important because it is one of the few tools that an Individual possesses to prevent his or her enslavement. A Corporation may also file a sort of Bankruptcy called Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, which permits the Corporation to reorganize its Debts.  However, in most cases, a Corporation is a form that is maintained by Individuals. In the United States, the modern Read More +