Many people are aware that filing bankruptcy immediately stops a wage garnishment.  However, they are often surprised to learn that the filing of a bankruptcy

Many times, individuals who file Chapter 13 bankruptcy find that they may have one or more reasons to convert their cases to Chapter 7.  These

Although they make up only a small portion of filings, involuntary bankruptcy petitions do occur.  When creditors file an involuntary proceeding against a company or individual,

As has been discussed in various blog posts (Lifting the Automatic Stay in Chapter 7 Cases, Understanding the Importance of the Automatic Stay) the automatic stay is

 Oftentimes, after a person is sued for a collection debt and judgment is entered, the plaintiff in that lawsuit will file a document which places

Creditors have a number of options in their arsenal when seeking to get repaid.  One of those options is to file an involuntary bankruptcy petition

In the past, we have posted blog articles on the dischargeability of income taxes in bankruptcy.  A less common inquiry we receive here at the

While Chapter 11 bankruptcy is typically utilized by businesses, many individuals also file Chapter 11. Specifically, individuals who own one or more rental or investment