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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in the Colorado Springs/Pikes Peak Region
Hiring a Bankruptcy Lawyer can be very confusing since there are so many lawyers claiming to be the “best” bankruptcy lawyer for you. So, how do you decide who to hire?
Everybody is different. We all have our own likes and dislikes. When it comes to hiring a lawyer to help you with your bankruptcy case, … Read moreHiring a Bankruptcy Lawyer
In the vast majority of bankruptcy cases filed in Colorado Springs, people never have to go to the official Bankruptcy Court in Denver or even see a Bankruptcy Judge. There are exceptions to this rule however. You will, however, have to go to your “Meeting of Creditors”.
For a lot of people probably the scariest thing about filing for bankruptcy is the fear of losing everything they have: their house, their car, even their family pictures and baseball card collection. Well, in most cases, you don’t have to worry about losing all of your stuff, since most of it will be “exempt” from being taken to pay your debts.
The next question that must be answered before you can file your bankruptcy case is: “How long have you lived in your current state?” Under the bankruptcy venue law, you must have lived in your current state for at least “the one hundred and eighty days immediately preceding” the filing of your case, or “for … Read moreDo I Qualify for Bankruptcy – Part 3: How Long Have You Lived in Colorado?
If you call me and ask if you “qualify” to file bankruptcy, one of the first questions I’ll ask is: “Have you ever filed for bankruptcy in the past?” How you answer that question is the first step in determining whether you will be able to receive a discharge if you file for bankruptcy now.
If … Read moreDo I Qualify for Bankruptcy – Part 2: Have You Ever Filed For Bankruptcy Before?
Back in 2005, Congress made some dramatic (some would say terrible) changes to the Bankruptcy Law. There was quite a bit of news coverage about the changes and how they would make it harder for people to file bankruptcy. Most of the news coverage was pretty superficial, leaving many people with the impression that, effective October … Read moreDo I Qualify For Bankruptcy? Part 1