Apr03
This article is limited to a cram down of an automobile, such as a car or truck in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case. The Bankruptcy Code in its current version has at least two statutes for Chapter 13 cram downs. The first statute is 11 U.S.C. Section 506. This section allows the debtor […]
Mar25
By North East Texas Bankruptcy Attorney Brian Allen. Bankruptcy law allows a debtor, who is unable to pay his creditors, to file for bankruptcy protection to stop creditors from collecting from the debtor and the debtor’s property (foreclosure, repossessions). Chapter 11, 12, and 13 provide for the development of a plan that allows the debtor time […]
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Mar15
Stop whatever you are doing, gather staff, family, and friends, and take the one minute needed to have everyone you know do the following:
Phone AND email your Senator. Say:
“Hi, I’m [Name] and I live in [town]
I’m calling to urge Senator ___ to vote for S. 61.
Senator ____ should stand up to the big banks and support […]
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Feb15
In the Eastern District Bankruptcy Courts, the local rules allow an attorney’s fee up to $3,500 for a chapter 13 reorganization bankruptcy, unless the attorney files an application with the Court for more attorney’s fees. If an attorney files a written application for more than $3,500, then the Court must give its written approval of […]
Nov12
People who cannot car payments, and/or owe back house payments, back IRS taxes, back child support, delinquent property taxes, and others may file for protection under Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Law to stop foreclosure on their home, repossession of their car(s), to stop IRS wage and bank account levies, and tax liens on their […]
