Anyone who files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy is required to attend a hearing known as the 341 meeting of creditors. This is where the bankruptcy trustee and your creditors can ask you questions under oath about your bankruptcy petition. The 341 meeting is used to verify that the information you included in your bankruptcy papers…
If you’ve decided to file for bankruptcy, you’ll very likely choose between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. While there are advantages to both, it’s important to understand how they’re different so you can determine which one works best for your situation. These are the two most common forms of bankruptcy for both individuals and small…
Declaring bankruptcy can be a difficult decision, but once the bankruptcy has been successfully discharged, debt that’s been burdening you will have been removed, giving you the opportunity to make a fresh start. However, for many who successfully complete the bankruptcy process, there are lingering worries about how it will impact your credit score and…
As one of the hardest hit states in the country, Louisiana remains under a Stay At Home order requiring residents to remain in their home as much as possible to help slow the spread of the deadly coronavirus pandemic. That order has also forced the closing of many businesses that are not considered “essential,” as…
