Black & LoBello on AM720 KDWN
Click here to listen to the Legal Hour on KDWN AM720 from June 20th, 2012 in which Managing Partner, Tisha Black Chernine, Esq., hosts special guest, Randy M. Creighton, Esq., a bankruptcy attorney practicing at Black & LoBello. Mrs. Black Chernine and Mr. Creighton discuss the meeting of the creditors or 341 meeting (2:30), documents required at the 341 meeting (8:30), […]
How To File Bankruptcy: The Series – Part 12
The Automatic Stay In Bankruptcy
The instant bankruptcy is filed, for either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, a protective umbrella called the automatic stay is triggered which protects the debtor and the debtor’s property against the continuance of any action by any creditor. For example, the automatic stay would protect and STOP a pending foreclosure. Additionally, when filing a Chapter […]
The Chapter 7 Discharge
The goal of any bankruptcy proceeding is to obtain a discharge of debts. A discharge releases the debtor from personal liability from most debts and prevents creditors from taking any collection action against you. Nonetheless, there are many exceptions to receiving a discharge in a bankruptcy proceeding. Therefore, debtors should consult competent legal counsel before […]
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 […]