San Jose Bankruptcy Blog

By Ryan C. Wood There has not been too much movement in actress Teri Polo’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy case since I last checked in. A couple of operating reports were filed regarding Ms. Polo’s income and expenses since the case was filed and the approval of professionals to represent Ms.

By Ryan C. Wood What if I cannot pay my Chapter 13 plan payment? First of all it happens. It is called a change in circumstances and circumstances can change multiple times throughout a Chapter 13 Plan. Second, ever case is different and different circumstances call for different solu

By Ryan C. Wood This topic is extremely relevant given the recent investigation and settlement Corinthian Colleges, Inc. entered into with the Department of Education on July 3, 2014. In a recent decision by the Honorable Dennis Montali in the Christoff case, Bankr. Case No. 13-10808,

By Ryan C. Wood If you are facing an impending wage garnishment, or are currently having your wages garnished and live in San Jose, California bankruptcy could help. A judgment creditor or a government agency can garnish your wages up 25% of your monthly gross income. That is right. T

By Ryan C. Wood What is considered a domestic support obligation is no easy accomplishment given the state of the Bankruptcy Code and case law. The Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel recently tackled this issue in the case In re: Maria Rivera, Bankr. Case No. 11-22793 from the B

By Ryan C. Wood When filing for bankruptcy protection leases are what are called an executory contract. An executory contract is a contract that still has a required performance. Unexpired leases for houses or apartments are executory contracts that must be listed in the bankruptcy sc

By Ryan C. Wood Yes, actress Teri Polo filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code, Bankruptcy Case No. 14-17165, in the Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California. Unlike the rehashed mass of articles out there regarding her bankruptcy filing