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A podcast with basic information about bankruptcy for consumers who may be considering filing for bankruptcy.
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- Episode 18 Chapter 11 and Sub Chapter V · 14 min · Sesong 1 Episode 18In this episode I talk about some of the basic differences in a regular chapter 11 and the more recent Chaper 11, Sub Chapter V, which was created to better fit small businesses.
- Episode 17 Landlords and Leases · 13 min · Sesong 1 Episode 17In this episode we talk about how residential leases are dealt with in chapter 7 and chapter 13 as well as how you and your landlord may be affected.
- Episode 16 Life after bankruptcy & your credit score · 10 min · Sesong 1 Episode 16In this short episode we talk about some basic strategies to increase your credit score after you've filed a bankruptcy and how long the bankruptcy will be reported on your…
- Episode 15 How much does it cost to file for bankruptcy? · 11 min · Sesong 1 Episode 15In this episode we talk about how the fees are paid in a chapter 7 and a chapter 13 and how to make sure you're paying a fair price.
- Episode 14 What happens to my tax debt · 13 min · Sesong 1 Episode 14In this episode we talk about what happens to your tax debt in a chapter 7 and chapter 13 case and what tax debt qualifies for a discharge when you file a bankruptcy.
- Episode 13 The Adversary Proceeding · 14 min · Sesong 1 Episode 13In this episode, we discuss what an adversary proceeding is, who files them, and some of the more common reasons they are filed.
- Episode 12 Can I buy a house after filing for bankruptcy? · 14 min · Sesong 1 Episode 12In this episode I talk about how you can go about getting a mortgage loan after you've filed a bankruptcy. I talk about the different types of mortgages and the waiting periods…
- Episode 11 What if I forget to list a creditor? · 13 min · Sesong 1 Episode 11In this episode I'll explain some of the ramifications and options if you leave a creditor out of your bankruptcy and why it matters whether you've filed a chapter 7 or chapter 13.
- Episode 10 Bankruptcy & Divorce · 20 min · Sesong 1 Episode 10In this episode I explore some of the more common issues that come up when a couple divorces and one or both of them need to file a bankruptcy. I'll talk about the timing of…
- Episode 9 The Means Test · 12 min · Sesong 1 Episode 9In this episode I'll either bore you or confuse you with the concept of what we call The Means Test, which applies in every consumer bankruptcy case. You can't get away from it…
- Episode 8 Administering your Chapter 7 · 12 min · Sesong 1 Episode 8In this episode we talk about how a chapter 7 trustee administers your estate. You'll learn how a trustee views your assets and values those assets and then makes a determination…
- Episode 7: The Debt. What goes and what stays. · 21 min · Sesong 1 Episode 7In this episode we talk about what types of debt are typically discharged in a bankruptcy and some of the debts are not dischargeable, or, at least more difficult to discharge…
- Episode 6: The Meeting of Creditors (341) · 17 min · Sesong 1 Episode 6In this episode we discuss what the meeting of creditors, or "341" is, who attends, how to answer questions by the trustee, and what you can expect when you attend.
- Episode 5 The Automatic Stay · 17 min · Sesong 1 Episode 5In this episode we talk about section 362 of the bankruptcy code, called the Automatic Stay and how that provision keeps creditors from collecting after you've filed for…
- Episode 4 Property of the bankruptcy estate and Exemptions · 20 min · Sesong 1 Episode 4In this episode we talk about what property may be considered property of your bankruptcy estate and then we talk about how to protect that property through Exemption Laws.
- Episode 1 Bankruptcy overview of chapters 7 & 13 · 16 min · Sesong 1 Episode 1In this episode we discuss some of the basic reasons people file for bankruptcy as well as the most common chapters of bankruptcy available to consumers. We discuss the…
- Episode 2 Hiring a Bankruptcy Attorney · 18 min · Sesong 1 Episode 2In this episode we talk about things you should be looking for in a bankruptcy attorney and the red flags that should be aware of when making a decision on whom to hire.
- Episode 3 Do's and Don'ts of filing bankruptcy · 15 min · Sesong 1 Episode 3In this episode we talk about some of the basic things you should do and should not do before, and during the filing of your bankruptcy.
