By Ryan C. Wood It seems like there is no scenario that is not possible for some reason that is unknown until it is unfortunately known.  So goes life.  Yes, just because you had an asset sold or liquidated for the benefit of your creditors in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case doe

Marital settlement agreements trump a chapter 7 discharge of debts. You still have an obligation to former spouse. Chapter 13 can discharge obligations from marital settlement agreements.

By Ryan C. Wood The issue we have here is when the debtor or bankruptcy filer is making the monthly loan or lease payment and paying for maintenance of a vehicle that they are not the purchaser of or person leasing the vehicle. The bankruptcy filer has an agreement with the person tha

By Ryan C. Wood The process of filing for bankruptcy protection can be a stress free process. We try very hard to make the bankruptcy process as smooth and stress free as possible. There is a definitely a method to the madness around here and it is all for our clients’ benefit. Our me

By Ryan C. Wood When filing bankruptcy one of the requirements is to attend the meeting of the creditors pursuant to Section 341 of the Bankruptcy Code. You may hear it called the 341 hearing also. You must have your valid identification and proof of your social security number to ver

By Ryan C. Wood A bankruptcy estate is created when a petition for bankruptcy protection is filed. Generally all real and personal assets you own at the time you file your bankruptcy case becomes part of the bankruptcy estate. There are certain assets that are not included in the bank