• Perhaps in a circumstance when the creditor is proposing better terms on a new contract, such as a principle reduction equivalent to the vehicle’s current fair market value and a lower interest rate. Nothing prevents [...]

  • Published On: June 28, 2022

    To reaffirm a debt, the Debtor must sign a new contract with the lender, reaffirming his or her personal liability for the loan. This is commonly done with automobiles. Before reaffirming any personal liability for [...]

  • When you file for bankruptcy, your papers become public record. Some credit-reporting companies may make a public record of your filing. In addition, your name will be published in at least one Arizona newspaper, if [...]

  • Published On: June 28, 2022

    You must hand over your tax refund check to the trustee when you get it. Any right to a tax refund that you had when you filed bankruptcy is an asset of your bankruptcy estate, [...]

  • No-Asset Case: Your case will be called a “no-asset” case if you have no money or property worth more than the exemptions allowed by law. The Trustee/court will decide whether or not your case is [...]

  • Your property is sold at a public auction, and the proceeds are divided among your creditors who have filed claims (Proof of Claim) in your bankruptcy. This auction is open to you, your family, and [...]

  • Always read and follow the court’s directions. Unless you sign up for e-mail notification, your orders or instructions will be mailed to you. As soon as you receive the instructions, you should contact your attorney [...]

  • Published On: June 28, 2022

    The bankruptcy stay is a bankruptcy measure law that prevents creditors from contacting the debtor after you file for bankruptcy. This might be a problem if the lender who owns your house or car decides [...]

  • The Debtor may not submit any papers to the Bankruptcy Court until he or she is confident that the information is (1) accurate; and (2) warranted by existing law or a good faith argument for [...]