OWNERSHIP EXPENSE NOT ALLOWED IF VEHICLE PAID FOR In re Howell, Case No. 06-11652 April 2007, Judge Nugent Trustee objected to 13 confirmation under 1325(b)(1)(B) on basis that debtors projected disposable income was too low because they were … [Continue reading]
What is an Bankruptcy Adversary Proceeding?
Posted on December 13, 2009 Written by
Adversary proceeding: A lawsuit filed in the bankruptcy court which is related to the debtor’s bankruptcy case. Examples are complaints to determine the dischargeability of a debt and complaints to determine the extent and validity of liens. … [Continue reading]
My Income Is Below Median, How Long Do I Pay My Chapter 13 Payments?
Posted on December 13, 2009 Written by
BELOW THE LINE DEBTOR MUST RUN 36 MONTHS In re Pohl, Case No. 06-41236 May 2007, Judge Karlin The Court determined that a below the line debtor’s case must “run†36 months, unless it pays off all claims in full, citing 1325(b)(4). Below the … [Continue reading]
KCK 13 Bankruptcy Trustee Moves
Posted on November 30, 2009 Written by
The chapter 13 bankruptcy trustee for cases filed in Kansas City, Kansas, has moved to a new office at 6330 Lamar, Ste. 110, Overland Park, KS 66202. Payments to William H. Griffin, Trustee, still go to the bank lock box at PO Box 613106, Memphis, … [Continue reading]
Kansas Bankruptcy Filings Up 23%
Posted on November 25, 2009 Written by
At economic conditions worsen for people, it is no surprise that bankruptcy filings rose 22.6% in Kansas and 34.5% in the United States this past year. Filings have steadily climbed since the so-called bankruptcy reform act went into effect in … [Continue reading]
US Trustee Website Changed
Posted on November 18, 2009 Written by
The website URL for the United States Trustee's Offices in Region 20, which includes Kansas, has changed to: http://www.justice.gov/ust/r20/index.htm … [Continue reading]
My Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Is Filed, Now What?
Posted on November 15, 2009 Written by
Answers to your basic chapter 13 bankruptcy questions by Jan Hamilton, Standing Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Trustee in Topeka, Kansas: Please Read This Entire Letter. It contains information needed to complete your Chapter 13 Plan and answers certain … [Continue reading]
Wichita Jeweler Files Bankruptcy
Posted on October 27, 2009 Written by
Barriers Inc, a long-time Wichita jeweler filed a chapter 11 bankruptcy Friday. The store is located at Douglas and Oliver. Ed Nazar is the company's bankruptcy attorney. … [Continue reading]
Topeka Bankruptcy Attorneys Named 2009 Super Lawyers
Posted on October 21, 2009 Written by
Our attorneys at the Bankruptcy Law Office, Mark Neis and Jill Michaux, have been chosen for inclusion on the 2009 Missouri & Kansas Super Lawyers list. Only five per cent of Missouri and Kansas attorneys are chosen each year. The Super … [Continue reading]
Video: Do I Need a Lawyer to File Bankruptcy?
Posted on October 19, 2009 Written by
You need a lawyer to file bankruptcy. Without an attorney, you may lose your property and may not get your debts discharged by the bankruptcy. You need a bankruptcy attorney to advise you: whether to file bankruptcy, what chapter to … [Continue reading]
Video: What is the Bankruptcy Discharge?
Posted on October 18, 2009 Written by
Bankruptcy Won't Discharge These Debts Will I Lose My Bankruptcy Case? Bankruptcy Crimes … [Continue reading]
Kansas Home Foreclosures Up 40%
Posted on October 18, 2009 Written by
The home mortgage foreclosure crisis got dramatically worse in Kansas in July, August and September 2009. RealtyTrac, a California company that tracks foreclosures, reports 3,402 foreclosure filings in Kansas during the third quarter, an increase of … [Continue reading]
Video: What Happens at Bankruptcy Court Hearings?
Posted on October 17, 2009 Written by
Video: What are Bankruptcy Crimes?
Posted on October 16, 2009 Written by
Examples of bankruptcy crimes: Fraudulent transfer of assets Hiding property from the bankruptcy trustee Making false statements in bankruptcy Disobeying a bankruptcy court order … [Continue reading]
Video: What Happens at My Bankruptcy Hearing?
Posted on October 15, 2009 Written by
Watch what happens at a bankruptcy meeeting of creditors, also known as your 341 hearing. What will they ask me at my bankruptcy meeting? … [Continue reading]
Retired, Broke, Bankrupt
Posted on October 14, 2009 Written by
The over-55 crowd is the mostly likely age group to declare bankruptcy, the AARP says. This group is carrying mortgages, home equity loans and credit card balances. According to an AARP study, over half of this group spends most of their income … [Continue reading]
