Consumer Bankruptcy Law

Filing for bankruptcy eliminates (in Chapter 7) or reorganizes (in Chapter 13) debt, providing a fresh financial start. But in exchange for that fresh start, the trustee appointed to your case can...

As you contemplate filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you likely have a variety of important questions. For example, you might wonder whether you can keep your car if you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy....

Whether you can keep your car in bankruptcy depends, first, on whether you file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. If you file for Chapter 13, you can keep your car. If you file for Chapter 7, you will...

After successfully completing a consumer bankruptcy, it can be difficult to lease a car since a bankruptcy will remain on your credit report for up to ten years from the date of your discharge. ...

The U.S. Bankruptcy Court defines bankruptcy as a legal procedure for dealing with the debt problems of individuals and businesses. Individuals typically file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13...

You are in Chapter 13 and you need some wheels. It is possible to purchase a car while in an active Chapter 13 case, however because you--and your bankruptcy "estate"--are under court protection,...

If you are contemplating filing for bankruptcy, you likely have certain assets or property that you want to keep after the proceedings are completed. High on that list is your vehicle so that you...

A person who declares bankruptcy might be curious about what will happen to his car if he has a loan on it. A person recovering from bankruptcy might consider applying for a car loan to help...

Sometimes an emergency arises when you have no alternative but to get a quick loan. After a bankruptcy, though, it may seem impossible to get the money you need. Luckily, there are some places...

Purchasing a car after filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy is sometimes necessary. It is actually fairly common for a car to be purchased during this time period. For this reason, the bankruptcy...