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Category Archives: Bankruptcy Process and Procedure



From my friend and colleague Robin Miller, publisher of BAPCPA Abstracts, comes this thoughtful and well-researched guide concerning the calculation of a Chapter 13 debtor’s projected disposable income under Code § 1325(b). Most consumer bankruptcy lawyers realize that courts disagree as to both how income and expenses are to be calculated (Form 22C, Schedules […]



There are a few case trustees in New York who also serve as creditor attorneys; I am aware, for example, that one of the Chapter 13 trustees in the Eastern District of New York is an attorney for Ford Motor Credit in bankruptcy-related matters.
What happens when your case is assigned to one of these trustees? […]



Fill out some forms, sign them and send them to court.  Why the heck do you need a lawyer for your bankruptcy case?
In other words - “How do I file for bankruptcy without a lawyer?”
That’s the attitude that a lot of people have.  I know because I see these people in bankruptcy court all the […]



There are benefits to filing for bankruptcy without your spouse as well as with your spouse. For example, if you owe all of the money and your spouse does not, it’s a waste for your spouse to file with you. Remember, bankruptcy is debt relief - if your spouse has no debt, then […]