Neis Michaux Bankruptcy Law Office has moved to a beautiful new office suite in the Southwest Plaza Office Building at 3601 SW 29th ST, Ste 132, Topeka, KS 66614-2054. Phone 785-354-1471.
City of Topeka utility disconnections resume
Posted on June 29, 2020 Written by
Shutoffs start June 30
PRESS RELEASE: The City of Topeka Utilities Department will resume utility disconnections next week. Utility accounts not in good standing may be subject to disconnect. We encourage customers wanting to make payment arrangements or having difficulty paying their bills to call us at 368-3111 to take advantage of the various options we have available.
Where to pay
Utility bills can be paid at City Express at 620 SE Madison, the customer service call center or at authorized US Bank locations. City Express is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Customer Service Call Center is open between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, and is available to work with customers to help keep their balances due manageable during this time. Customers who need to pay their water bill in cash can do so at authorized US Bank locations at the drive through window. US Bank hours vary by location. Bills can also be paid by phone at 785-368-3111 or online at www.topeka.org/payonline.
Help for utility bills
Doorstep, Let’s Help, the Salvation Army and the City of Topeka created the Water Share Program to assist citizens in need with their COT water utility bill. Please contact one of the agencies directly to request assistance.
- Doorstep 785-357-5341
- Let’s Help 785-234-6208
- Salvation Army 785-233-9648
The Utilities Refund Program (Franchise Fee Program) also offers assistance for utility bills. Please contact the Community Resources Council to apply 785-233-1365. For citizens looking for a way to help, you may go to www.topeka.org/utilities/watershare or call 785-368-3111. Donations may be set up as reoccurring monthly or you may select to make a one-time donation. The donation amount will be added to your next City of Topeka water bill.
Utilities shutoff banned temporarily for coronavirus
Posted on March 18, 2020 Written by
Kansas Governor Laura Kelly Kansas Governor Laura Kelly issued an executive order 20-05 banning utility and internet service shutoffs until May 1, 2020. The order applies to services not regulated by the Kansas Corporation Commission … [Continue reading]
Can I File Bankruptcy Again?
Posted on January 3, 2020 Written by
You have filed a bankruptcy before and now you need help with your debts again. You are wondering when you can file a bankruptcy again and if you can get a discharge of your debts in the new bankruptcy case. 2 - 4 - 6 - 8 Rule Follow the 2 - 4 - 6 - … [Continue reading]
US Trustee on Debtor Audits
Posted on December 19, 2019 Written by
Official U.S. Trustee Program Information Concerning Debtor Audits "The United States Trustee Program is authorized to audit chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy cases filed by individuals. See Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection … [Continue reading]
NDC Opens Debtor Portal
Posted on December 18, 2019 Written by
National Data Center Launches Enhanced Mobile Responsive Debtor PortalEnables Debtors in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy to Understand Rights and Obligations, Stay Current on Repayment Plans LAFAYETTE, Calif. - November 12, 2019 - National Data Center (NDC) … [Continue reading]
What do I do when my credit is hacked?
Posted on September 21, 2017 Written by
Here is information from some trusted sources about what to do when your credit has been hacked. Key Steps to Minimize Risk After Equifax Data Breach Nearly every adult with a credit history is at risk of identity theft after the recent Equifax … [Continue reading]
Bankruptcy Means Test Gets Easier
Posted on March 16, 2017 Written by
More Kansans will pass the bankruptcy means test starting April 1, 2017. The income figures used in the bankruptcy formula are rising. The means test formula uses median income data from U.S. census for Kansas. Telling us who can afford to pay … [Continue reading]
Means Test Eases April 1, 2016
Posted on March 23, 2016 Written by
On April 1, 2016, the income numbers used to calculate the bankruptcy means test will increase modestly in Kansas. Filing bankruptcy will be a little easier for debtors in all Kansas household sizes. Here are the new … [Continue reading]
Beware of Bankruptcy Fraudsters
Posted on October 21, 2015 Written by
Beware of bankruptcy fraudsters who are calling debtors and demanding money. They lie about who they are. They are using information from bankruptcy schedules to fake you into thinking they are legitimate. Do not fall for their scam. Say no and hang … [Continue reading]
Kansas Bankruptcy Means Test Changes November 1 – Mixed Message
Posted on October 19, 2015 Written by
Up for Some, Down for Others Median income figures used for the Kansas bankruptcy means test change again on November 1, 2015. There is a mixed message. Median income for one earner and a household of two goes down while the median income for … [Continue reading]
Tax Transcripts Online Service Closed
Posted on May 27, 2015 Written by
UPDATE: 5/27/2015. IRS has closed this service due to theft of 104,000 accounts. The IRS has issued a IRS statement about this breach of security. The IRS announced a new service today that allows direct download of at transcripts called Get … [Continue reading]
Means Test Numbers Adjusted
Posted on May 24, 2015 Written by
The formula that is used to measure income for bankruptcy purposes changed again. The numbers were adjusted May 1 and May 15, 2015. Most Kansans fared better on the means test after the new numbers went into effect. In theory, the means test … [Continue reading]
New Means Test Numbers November 1, 2014
Posted on October 16, 2014 Written by
New means test numbers go into effect for bankruptcy cases filed on or after November 1, 2014. Median income numbers go up for households of one, two and four persons. Oddly, the number goes down for households of three. For more information, see the … [Continue reading]
Bankruptcy Might Save Your Life
Posted on October 2, 2014 Written by
Filing for bankruptcy might save your life. A new study finds that bankruptcy filers make more money and live longer than those who were denied such protection. http://for.tn/1u6bd1z … [Continue reading]
Bankruptcy Fee Increases
Posted on June 14, 2014 Written by
The Judicial Conference of the United States has approved several bankruptcy fee increases starting on June 1, 2014. The new fees will be: Chapter 7: $335 (up from $ 306) Chapter 9: $1,717 (up from $1,213) Chapter 11: $1,717 (up from … [Continue reading]
