2011 POVERTY GUIDELINES FOR KANSAS, THE 48 CONTIGUOUS STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Persons in family Poverty guideline 1 ................................................ $10,890 2 … [Continue reading]
Why the Focus on Credit Score?
Posted on February 16, 2011 Written by
Here is an excellent post on credit scoring by my blogging colleague, Gene Melchionne of Connecticut, on Money Heath Central. What's your credit score? How many times have you heard, “What is your credit score?† Or someone talking about … [Continue reading]
HCCI Offers Property Management Training
Posted on February 10, 2011 Written by
Housing and Credit Counseling, Inc. Offers Property Management Training In celebration of Fair Housing Month this April, HCCI is offering Property Management Training for landlords, property managers, social workers, social service providers and … [Continue reading]
Will The Bankruptcy Trustee Take My Tax Refund in Kansas?
Posted on February 2, 2011 Written by
A common question I get this time of year is whether the trustee will take the debtor's tax refund if he files for bankruptcy. The answer depends upon many factors.  Talk to your bankruptcy lawyer.  Don't spend your tax refund until you know … [Continue reading]
Where Do I Find Bankruptcy Laws and Rules?
Posted on January 31, 2011 Written by
Bankruptcy Code Bankruptcy Rules Local Bankruptcy Rules … [Continue reading]
How to Get Start Filing Bankruptcy
Posted on January 31, 2011 Written by
How to Get Started Filing Bankruptcy … [Continue reading]
Free Tax Help Starts Monday
Posted on January 27, 2011 Written by
Free income tax assistance is available at Docking State Office Building and other sites in Topeka and Kansas starting Monday. … [Continue reading]
Topeka Bankruptcy 341 Meeting Room Moved
Posted on January 6, 2011 Written by
The room used for Topeka bankruptcy meetings of creditors has been moved to 515 S. Kansas Ave., Suite 402, from the U.S. Post Office on the corner. Starting January 27, 2011, the section 341 hearings conducted by Topeka bankruptcy trustees will be … [Continue reading]
Bankruptcy Law Tweaked
Posted on December 28, 2010 Written by
The bankruptcy law was tweaked by technical amendments signed into law on December 22, 2010, by President Barrack Obama. H.R. 6198, the Bankruptcy Technical Corrections Act. The Act primarily makes truly technical changes, such as correcting … [Continue reading]
More Kansans Can’t Pay Medical Bills
Posted on November 22, 2010 Written by
Kansas Health Institute reports that more and more Kansans cannot pay their medical bills. Hospitals are receiving more people who have no health insurance or other benefits. Â The amount of uncompensated care provided by Kansas hospitals is rising. … [Continue reading]
Local Rules Changes Proposed
Posted on November 15, 2010 Written by
Changes to the local rules of the Kansas Bankruptcy Court have been published on the court's website. Â Comments are invited through December 15, 2010. Click here to see the Proposed Rules. … [Continue reading]
Can I File Bankruptcy Without an Attorney in Kansas?
Posted on November 11, 2010 Written by
Since the bankruptcy laws were changed in 2005, it is VERY HARD to file a bankruptcy petition without an attorney. The process is difficult and you may lose property or other rights if you do not know the law. The New York City Bankruptcy Assistance … [Continue reading]
Shawnee County Tops Kansas Bankruptcy Filings
Posted on November 9, 2010 Written by
Here is an interesting map that shows the bankruptcy filings per capita. Â There were 6.55 filings in Shawnee County for every 1000 persons in the year ending September 30, 2010. Â This tops Johnson, Wyandotte and Sedgwick Counties. … [Continue reading]
Will Bankruptcy Hurt My Immigration Status?
Posted on October 21, 2010 Written by
Here is a post by my friend and fellow blogger, Jay Fleischman, on his blog about filing for bankruptcy and the impact on your immigration status. Â I like his common sense advice. When a potential client is sitting in front of me and contemplates … [Continue reading]
Six Joins 50 State Investigation of Foreclosure Robo-Signers, Fraud
Posted on October 13, 2010 Written by
Kansas Attorney General Steve Six joins attorneys general and mortgage regulators from all 50 states to investigate robo-signing foreclosure documents, false affidavits, fraud and other irregularities in home mortgage foreclosures. “We believe … [Continue reading]
Bankruptcy Means Test Gets Meaner for Most Kansas Consumers
Posted on October 12, 2010 Written by
The means test will get meaner for most Kansas consumer debtors.  Ironically, more debtors may be required to file chapter 13 payment plans instead of chapter 7 bankruptcy. Today, the U.S. Trustee Program announced new income figures to use on … [Continue reading]
