By Jeff Field | Published August 18, 2025 | Posted in Chapter 7 | Tagged Tags: assets, financial, status | Leave a comment
Chapter 7 Creditors Question Former Football Star’s Glamorous Social Media Posts
You never can be sure who will see your social media posts. If you’re going through a bankruptcy, photos that you put online or comments that you publish could send the wrong message about your financial status. Now, a former football star is trying to convince his creditors that, despite how his social media feed Read More
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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Filings Increase in First Half of 2025
Since the beginning of 2025, the news has been filled with stories related to America’s economy and the changes instituted by the new presidential administration. Though there is disagreement about the best way to proceed and we probably won’t know the true effects of new policies for quite a while, many people in the United Read More
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Are Debts Owed for Traffic Violations and Other Offenses Part of a Chapter 13 Repayment Plan?
Filing for Chapter 13 is the right option for many individuals facing financial distress despite the fact that they are earning a steady income. Many people are unable to climb out to debt on their own when a short-term job loss, medical issue, divorce or expensive repair sets them back. By developing a fair repayment Read More
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Bankruptcy and 401(k) Loans
People facing unrelenting pressure from creditors often consider a range of options. For many, bankruptcy offers the clearest path to a fresh financial start. Another option some people consider is taking out a loan against the funds in their 401(k) retirement account. Under both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings, 401(k) plans are generally protected Read More
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Can You Keep Your Airline Miles and Reward Points if You File for Bankruptcy?
When you seek relief for overwhelming debt through Chapter 7 bankruptcy, it’s possible that some assets you own will be taken and sold by the trustee in order to help pay your creditors. Several types of items are fully or partially exempted from liquidation, but you might be unclear on whether you can keep certain Read More
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Bankruptcy Among Financial Professionals
Debt problems cut across all demographic groups and workers in every industry. Doctors, lawyers and even financial professionals frequently file for bankruptcy when they can no longer pay creditors what they owe. This highlights the fact that financial struggles are usually attributable to unfortunate circumstances that can affect anyone. If you work in the financial Read More
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What Are the Most Common Reasons Why People File for Bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy is a personal decision, and while some people are uncomfortable talking about financial problems, it’s important to understand that there are many others in the same position. When you’re struggling with calls and other types of pressure from creditors and collection agencies, it might be time to discuss your particular circumstances with a qualified Read More
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Court Refuses to Reopen Completed Chapter 13 Bankruptcies After Filers Inadvertently Omitted Personal Injury Claims
Establishing a repayment plan through Chapter 13 bankruptcy is the right path for many Americans who earn a steady income but have been unable to catch up on their financial obligations. In these arrangements, individuals agree to bring down their debts according to a schedule lasting three or five years. Repayment terms are designed based Read More
Read MoreGeorgia 2025 Median Income Amounts for the Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Means Test
The first step in determining whether Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the best solution for your debt problems is to see if you are eligible for this type of relief. Not everyone has the legal ability to discharge their debts. First, you must see if you qualify under the means test, which is a formula that Read More
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Can a Gig Worker Qualify for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
Over the years, many people have referred to Chapter 13 bankruptcy as the “wage earner’s plan” because it provides debt relief based on the income that a filer is expected to earn. During this legal process, a repayment schedule lasting three to five years is carefully created so that filing parties can bring down their Read More
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