Divorce is often a precursor to bankruptcy, for either one or both of the divorcing spouses find themselves in need of discharging debts...

Most often the people that come to me for help in bankruptcy do not initially know the difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13...

Unlike under other Chapters of the Bankruptcy Code, Chapter 11 is unique in that there is no initial appointment of a trustee. In...

Under some circumstances after foreclosure, a deficiency may still be owed on a foreclosed property. A deficiency or “deficiency...

The terms “trustee” and “United States Trustee” sound similar and often encompass similar objectives, however the role of the trustee in...

If you receive a Form 1099-C reporting ‘debt cancellation’ income after a home foreclosure, you may qualify for the Mortgage Forgiveness...

A frequent impetus for a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 consumer bankruptcy filing is when a person is being actively collected on—usually in...

Minnesota Department of Revenue levies sales tax on any number of transactions common to small businesses, most often being on sales of...

Your first consultation with a bankruptcy attorney will cover a lot of ground, and the goal is for you leave with all the information...

The factors commonly precipitating a Chapter 11 business proceeding are numerous: lawsuits filed by unsecured creditors, reluctance of...

We all are familiar with the more renowned articles and amendments of the US Constitution, such as Article Six that establishes the...

Many initial calls regarding a potential Chapter 11 business reorganization seek just the basic information: Does my business have to go...

Inevitably, many people will be told they do not qualify for Chapter 7 and must do a Chapter 13 if they want to file bankruptcy. Often I...

According to the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, the number of people filing for bankruptcy in 2011 has dropped as...

A Chapter 11 reorganization proceeding facilitates a business’s ability to actually stay in business. A successful Chapter 11 is a...

Foreclosure is a common predicament faced by many people filing bankruptcy, and is an issue that affects homeowners at every income...

While Chapter 13 is in many ways a debt repayment program, it is not necessarily a 100% repayment plan. This is a surprisingly common...

It’s common for people who have consumer debts such as credit cards and medical bills to be sued and have judgments entered against them...

When I became aware of a popular local restaurant and bar recently close its doors due to unpaid sales tax and subsequent state shutdown,...