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The mandatory chapter 13 form plan for Kansas has been tweaked by the bankruptcy court. The changes go into effect for cases filed on or after December 1, 2012, per the standing order 12-1. The changes were made after receiving recommendations from … [Continue reading]
Median income fell making bankruptcy means test meaner again for Kansas debtors seeking bankruptcy relief after November 1. All family sizes had drops in income since the May 1, 2012. The largest decreases were $1210 for single earners and $1864 for … [Continue reading]
The chapter 13 trustees in Topeka and Kansas City, KS, give debtors free online access  to  their chapter 13 bankruptcy records. You may view payments coming in and disbursements going out to "monitor the progress you are making toward your … [Continue reading]
Bankruptcy is a fresh start for people who need relief from their financial problems. Here are terms  from the world of  bankruptcy defined by fellow attorneys around the country. Bad Faith Filing by Miami Bankruptcy Attorney, Dorota … [Continue reading]
Registration is open for the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) fall member only workshop Nov. 2-3, 2012, at Amelia Island, FL. NACBA is the only national organization dedicated to serving the needs of consumer … [Continue reading]
A second  judge ruled Thursday that the new Kansas statute exempting one year of earned income tax credit from creditors  in bankruptcy proceedings  passes constitutional muster. Hon.Robert Nugent, Chief Judge of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for … [Continue reading]
The bankruptcy trustee is required to confirm your identity and Social Security number.  Bring a government issued photo ID card and proof of your Social Security number with you to your 341 meeting of creditors. Examples of acceptable photo IDs … [Continue reading]
Bankruptcy filings in Kansas followed the national downward trend and declined for the past year. Â There were 9648 bankruptcy cases filed in Kansas in the 12 months ending in June, a decline of 9.7%. Chapter 7 - 6420 cases Chapter 11 - 53 … [Continue reading]
The median family income figures by household size to use on the bankruptcy means test for cases filed on or after May 1, 2012 have been released. Fortunately, for Kansas consumers struggling with paying debts, the figures have increased and more … [Continue reading]
The Kansas Supreme Court disbarred attorney Tracy D. Weaver of Overland Park today for running a mortgage modification scam. "Respondent took money from thousands of distressed and vulnerable mortgagors; he gave most of that money to nonlawyers … [Continue reading]
The bankruptcy means test got a little nicer to Kansas debtors today as median income figures rose for cases filed on or after May 1, 2012. Here is the new median family income by family size for Kansas debtors in bankruptcy: 1 earner $42, 924 … [Continue reading]
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Fees to download bankruptcy documents from the federal court increased 25% to 10 cents per page today. The fee is capped at $2.40 per document, there is no fee for access to court opinions, and fees are waived for users who incur less than $15 of … [Continue reading]
Mark W. Neis visit superlawyers.com Mark Neis has been named a Super Lawyer in consumer bankruptcy law. Super Lawyers magazine names attorneys in each state who received the highest point totals, … [Continue reading]
Bankruptcy clients often wonder if they should keep their home when the mortgage balance is more than they can sell the real estate for. Â Their heart says keep the home, their head says don't -- once they have the facts. Here is a … [Continue reading]
You need your tax returns to file for bankruptcy. Â But when you are having bill problems, how do you find the money to get them prepared? Â Here is how to get your federal income tax return done free, according to a press release from the Internal … [Continue reading]
