If you own a small business and are considering personal bankruptcy, one of the first questions on your mind is probably what happens to your company. The answer largely depends on your business structure. Whether you operate as a sole proprietorship, an LLC or a...
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How bankruptcy impacts joint bank accounts with kids
When you share a bank account with your child, filing for bankruptcy can raise an important question: Could money saved for your child become part of your bankruptcy case? The answer may depend on who owns the funds, how you titled the account and where the money came...
The modern fresh start: Why high-earners file Chapter 7
A high income can create a misleading picture of financial stability. In California, a household may bring in a strong salary yet struggle to keep up with housing, child care, transportation, taxes and everyday expenses. When credit cards fill the gap, a family can...
Can a sole proprietor protect unpaid invoices in Chapter 7?
When customers owe you money and your own bills are piling up, those unpaid invoices can feel like the one thing keeping your business afloat. Filing Chapter 7 may raise an uncomfortable question: Will the trustee take that money when customers finally pay? For a sole...
What records do you need for a Subchapter V filing?
Financial pressure can leave you focused on keeping your San Diego County business running. If you are considering Subchapter V bankruptcy, organizing accurate records early can help you meet its accelerated deadlines. Subchapter V is available to qualifying...
What California residents should know before filing Chapter 7
Filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy might eliminate many qualifying unsecured debts such as credit card balances and medical bills and gain a fresh financial start. However, California has specific state laws that directly impact whether you qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy...
What is the means test when filing for bankruptcy?
If you are suffering from financial strain because of medical or credit card debt, then you may need to consider filing for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is a process that helps resolve overwhelming debts. The most common form of debt relief is Chapter 7 bankruptcy. In a...
How secured credit cards can help people rebuild after bankruptcy
Bankruptcy eliminates major debts through a court-ordered discharge. It may also limit access to credit, such as credit cards. Most lenders immediately freeze or close revolving lines of credit upon learning of a pending bankruptcy filing. Filers may then struggle to...
An automatic stay is a benefit of filing for bankruptcy
Filing for bankruptcy isn’t a decision that’s taken lightly. Most people take the time to carefully consider all their options and how those might affect them now and into the future. Anyone who’s considering filing for bankruptcy should ensure they consider the...
What Is Subchapter V and how does it differ?
When corporate debts begin to pile up, it is easy to feel like you are losing control of the enterprise you spent years building. However, federal bankruptcy law offers a powerful, modern lifeline designed specifically to protect entrepreneurs under pressure....
