Articles with general information about filing Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Texas.
When a debtor surrenders a home, the mortgage lender must lift the automatic stay in order to foreclose on the property. Lifting the automatic stay requires that the lender file a motion in the bankruptcy court and obtain a court… Continue Reading
When a debtor files bankruptcy he can choose to keep secured property and continue making payments or he can choose to surrender the property. The term surrender is a bit misleading. It sounds like the debtor is simply walking away… Continue Reading
Most bankruptcy attorneys will provide a workbook to their clients to fill out before the case is filed. It is very important to read the questions very carefully and to fill out each answer completely. Errors in the bankruptcy petition… Continue Reading
If you know you are going to file bankruptcy in the near future, it is a good idea to begin accumulating the documents your attorney will need now. Bankruptcy attorneys have to provide a significant amount of information about their… Continue Reading
Fraudulent transfer refers to a transfer of property made by a debtor in order to defraud creditors. For example, selling, or giving away a house to some other person in order to keep the property out of the hands of… Continue Reading