How to Find Out if You Have a Homestead Exemption
When filing for bankruptcy in Louisiana, whether Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, there are many factors to consider. “What assets are protected and what assets [...]
5 Things to Avoid Before Filing for Bankruptcy
Deciding to file for bankruptcy is a tough one, but in most situations, there are simply no other options. There is often a period between [...]
How to Prepare for a Louisiana Bankruptcy
The bankruptcy process is often one met with apprehension for more reasons than one. The initial and most widely shared reason for such feelings is [...]
Can I Discharge Student Loans in Bankruptcy?
For anyone who has graduated from an institution of higher learning or at least attended one, you may have had to take out a student [...]
How Long Does a Bankruptcy Take?
Deciding to file for bankruptcy can take a toll on an individual or business, but it does not mean being stripped of all your assets [...]
How an Automatic Stay Affects Your Bankruptcy
People most commonly file bankruptcy in emergency situations. Whether they are about to be kicked out of their home, be found in contempt of court [...]
4 Common Bankruptcy Case Mistakes
The bankruptcy process is one that is intensive and requires a keen attention to detail. While a majority of individuals who file for bankruptcy acquire [...]
What is the “Means Test?”
If you have considered filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you have likely heard about the Means Test. The purpose of the test is to determine whether [...]
Am I Eligible for Obtaining Credit After Bankruptcy?
There are many mysteries surrounding bankruptcy. Will I lose my home or car? Do I need to be completely broke to file? These are just [...]
Key Differences Between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Debt accumulation is an issue millions of Americans deal with and comes in many various forms. Consumer debt is one of the most common debts, [...]
