Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Why File a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
Most Chapter 13 Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases are filed to in an effort to save a home from foreclosure sale or save a car from repossession. The next most common reason to file Chapter 13 is if you make too much money based upon the “means test” as adopted by the bankruptcy code. Read the rest of this entry »
Knoxville Loan Modifications Not Working
For many individuals getting debt relief through a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy is the likely answer. However, many homeowners refuse to consider bankruptcy until they've gone down the loan modification trail. Read the rest of this entry »
Social Security Gets Further Protections from Garnishments
New protections for Social Security and other federal benefits if a garnishment is served on your bank. Read the rest of this entry »
Rebuilding Credit Score After Bankruptcy
As Knoxville bankruptcy attorneys one thing we know for sure is that the ill effects of bankruptcy can be devastating for your credit score. However you CAN rebuild your credit after bankruptcy. Here are some tips. Read the rest of this entry »
Bankruptcy and the Federal Trade Commission
Bankruptcy is impacted by the FTC in its enforcement of the Fair Debt Collection Act. This Act is designed to help consumers, but doesn't always do so. Read the rest of this entry »
Do I have to pay my bills during a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
If you are filing bankruptcy in Knoxville, you may still need to pay some of your bills. Attorney Dan Scott explains which bills to pay and which to ignore in your Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. Read the rest of this entry »
What is the Rule on Preferential Transfers
What is a Preferential Transfer? Can the Trustee recover payments made to your creditors during the 90 days before you file your case? Read the rest of this entry »
Can I Repay Family Members in Bankruptcy
Can the Chapter 7 Trustee recover money paid to your family members? Here's a quick video that answers that question. Knoxville - Sevierville bankruptcy attorney Dan Scott provides helpful guidance on bankruptcy questions. Read the rest of this entry »
Can I File Bankruptcy in Knoxville Without My Spouse?
If you are concerned about the many debts of your husband or wife, perhaps you may be asking, "Can I file bankruptcy without my spouse?" Knoxville - Sevierville Bankruptcy Attorney Dan Scott answers that question in this quick video. Read the rest of this entry »
Bankruptcy Won’t Protect You from Your Government
Government of Webster, Massachusetts has posted a sign with current address and phone number of bankrupt owner who surrendered her home in bankrupcty case in 1998. Could this happen to you? Read the rest of this entry »