Latest Blog Posts
Our attorneys share their insights and provide guidance on topics related to injury claims and bankruptcy in these blog posts. Stay informed of important issues that may affect you if you are struggling to get out of debt, or have been injured in a catastrophic accident, by reading our blog posts.
Qualifications for Filing a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Any person who resides in, does business in, or has property in the United States is permitted to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case—except a...
Repaying Dischargeable Debts
Although most people choose to list all of their dischargable debt in a bankruptcy filing, you are not obligated to do so. A person may...
Obligations to a Bankruptcy Trustee
The law requires the person filing to cooperate with the trustee in the administration of a Chapter 7 case, including the collection by the trustee...
Obtaining a Chapter 7 Discharge
A Chapter 7 discharge means that a person’s debt has been legally cleared and he or she does not have to repay creditors. A Chapter...
Nonexempt Property in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the debtor’s property is classified as either exempt or nonexempt. The classification of property determines if it can be liquidated...
Notification of Debt Discharge
Notification of debt discharge is the last step in the process of filing for bankruptcy. The person is usually notified of the discharge by mail....
Non-Dischargeable Debt in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Unfortunately, bankruptcy doesn’t clear all types of debt. There are some types of debts that are by law, non-dischargeable in a Chapter 7 filing. Read...
Minimize Money or Property Loss in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
In a Chapter 7 case, the person filing is required to turn over to the trustee only the nonexempt money or property that he or...
Moving During a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Moving during bankruptcy is quite common. Some people are forced to move because they are facing foreclosure, while others voluntarily move to less expensive accommodations...
Losing Property in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the most common type of bankruptcy filed in the state of Nebraska, is sometimes called a liquidation bankruptcy. A trustee collects property...
Means Testing for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
To be eligible for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, a person must be able to prove their debts are not manageable given their current income and...
Filing for Bankruptcy with a Spouse
If you are married and considering filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, one of the first decisions you will need to make is whether to file...