Nevada Leads the Nation in Bankruptcy Filings
New Las Vegas bankruptcy data and Nevada bankruptcy data released by the government last week details just how bad the Nevada bankruptcy situation remains. The data set paints a grim economic picture, reinforcing the need for an experienced bankruptcy lawyer to help guide you through the process at a time when Nevada bankruptcy courts are […]
Chapter 13 – A Law With Benefits
Many debtors choose not to file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy because it requires repayment of at least a portion of their debts. Chapter 7 bankruptcy, another option, wipes out many debts entirely. In some cases, however, Chapter 13 bankruptcy IS the better bankruptcy option. Furthermore, certain debtors don’t get to choose because not everyone is […]
Bankruptcy FAQ
1. What is a Chapter 7 bankruptcy and/or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy? Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a liquidation proceeding. The debtor turns over all non-exempt property to the bankruptcy trustee who then converts it to cash for distribution to the creditors. The debtor receives a discharge of all dischargeable debts usually within four months. In […]