Tag Archives: Chapter 7
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.
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.
Beware of Reaffirmation Agreements in Bankruptcy
A reaffirmation agreement is an agreement whereby the debtor agrees to remain personally liable on the debt as if the bankruptcy never occurred.