Bankruptcy Law Blog

A beloved childhood icon that brought warm memories during our childhoods will be no more by the end of 2018. Toys R Us filed bankruptcy in September of 2017 citing huge losses that caused an inability to answer debt payments by the toy seller. In both a sad and slightly worrisome announcement this week, Toys…

There are several unnecessary worries when deciding to file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. While keeping your job is of the utmost importance, you should find solace in the fact that you can’t be fired solely for filing bankruptcy. In fact, if an employer fires you for no other reason than bankruptcy, you may have an…

If you are in the predicament of being behind on payments, you have most likely received an attempt to collect the debt from the company or person. While debt collection “bullies” are less common due to more awareness of debt collection laws, there may be instances where you are faced with false representation, threats, and…

A subprime loan is commonly referred to a secured interest loan made to an individual with a credit score of 620 or lower. Interest rates are normally higher on these types of loans in order to offset the riskier lending. In subprime auto loans, serious delinquencies are showing signs of another financial crisis, leading to…

As we enter the last two shopping weeks before Christmas, more and more people are reaching for their credit card, and unintendedly adding to the record level of consumer debt in America. The total household debt in the United States continued its rise last quarter reaching just under $13 trillion dollars total. Additionally, the Federal…

For many of those in extreme debt, Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a shining beacon of hope and relief. Not everyone qualifies, however, for Chapter 13 bankruptcy in California. It’s also noteworthy, that like all decisions, the decision to declare bankruptcy comes with advantages and disadvantages. A Chapter 13 bankruptcy can take up to five years…

Anyone who has been in debt knows that it can be a stressful situation. Consequently, a number of studies have shown an adverse relationship between debt and your physical and mental health. These studies compile data using panel surveys, epidemiological surveys, and psychological autopsy studies and have found a strong relationship between debt and poor…

After Bankruptcy, California is testing a new form of welfare called “universal basic income”. The new universal basic income, or UBI, is initially funded by a tech group called the Economic Security Project, which has put together a multi-million dollar grant to help fund the new privatized welfare. The community engagement initiative will aim at…

Most things in life are “give and take”, and Chapter 7 bankruptcy isn’t much different. It’s true that Chapter 7 bankruptcy can be an enormous lifeline to individuals who are suffering from crippling debt, but it does come at a certain cost. Making the decision to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy can be very difficult…

An unexpected traffic accident, the sudden onset of a major disease, or an extended hospital stay due to illness or injury are a few of the emergencies that can cause an enormous spike in medical expenses and consequently, push an individual towards seeking bankruptcy protection. A recent study, however, was aimed at finding out just…