alameda county bankruptcy

Alternatives to Filing for Bankruptcy

Filing for bankruptcy protection is an option for everyone, at least in theory. You might not consider it a viable option…

8 months ago

Yes, You Can Be Too Broke for Bankruptcy

The basic purpose of bankruptcy laws is to protect people from the horrible consequences of being unable to repay debts,…

12 months ago

What Happens to Debts After the Borrower Dies?

They say that nothing is certain in life except death and taxes. In today’s financial climate, it would be reasonable…

2 years ago

New Jersey Court Holds Specific Performance Can Leave Contracts Non-Executory

Contracts Non-Executory A New Jersey Bankruptcy Court recently rejected a motion to deny a written agreement  in accordance with Bankruptcy…

4 years ago

Taking Steps to Combat Elder Bankruptcy

The number of elderly individuals in the United States who have proceeded through the bankruptcy process has increased substantially over…

6 years ago

Debi Thomas

San Jose native Debi Thomas has an impressive resume. She was a pre-med and engineering student at Stanford University; she…

7 years ago

Downward Trend in Bankruptcy Filings

Government statistics regarding bankruptcy filings demonstrate an interesting trend. The trend shows a four-year downward direction and an overall downward…

8 years ago

Divorce and Bankruptcy

Financial stress can take a toll on relationships. Those in the Bay area may remember a time when, typically, the…

8 years ago

341(a) Meeting

One feature of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention Creditor Protection Act, or BAPCPA, was the creation of the 341(a) meeting of…

8 years ago

Should You File A Joint Petition for Bankruptcy?

While bankruptcy is typically thought of as something for individuals or businesses, in some cases bankruptcy is right for married…

9 years ago