The Trump administration is currently looking at refinancing loans at lower interest rates, and most importantly, eliminating student debt through bankruptcy.
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Reopening a Closed Bankruptcy Case to Amend Schedules
Reopening a Closed Bankruptcy Case to Amend Schedules This blog discusses a debtor who wishes to reopen a closed bankruptcy case in order to amend schedules. Reopening Bankruptcy Cases to Claim Personal Injury Exemptions The 10th Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel recently considered when debtors could reopen closed cases in order to amend their schedules. See […]
HOW MUCH TIME MUST ELAPSE FROM A PRIOR BANKRUPTCY BEFORE FILING A NEW BANKRUPTCY
How much time must elapse from a prior bankruptcy before filing a new bankruptcy? It depends on the prior bankruptcy chapter that was filed and the bankruptcy chapter one wishes to now file.
TRANSFERRING ASSETS PRIOR TO BANKRUPTCY- PART IV
This article explores transfers to a self-settled trust within ten years before filing bankruptcy.
TRANSFERRING ASSETS PRIOR TO BANKRUPTCY-PART III
Transfer of assets before bankruptcy
TRANSFER OF ASSETS PRIOR TO BANKRUPTCY- PART 2
What constitutes a fraudulent transfer or obligation prior to filing bankruptcy is a complex issue.
TRANSFER OF ASSETS PRIOR TO BANKRUPTCY- PART 1
TRANSFER OF ASSETS PRIOR TO BANKRUPTCY
USING THE COLORADO HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION IN BANKRUPTCY
In Colorado a homeowner is entitled to a $75,000 homestead exemption on the home he owns and occupies. If the homeowner or his or her spouse is 60 years of age or over, or disabled, the homestead exemption is $105,000.
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Timeline
A Chapter 7 bankruptcy typically consists of a series of important events or steps taken before and after filing the case. A timeline of those events are: