Robert M. Bennett Law Blog

You must receive budget and credit counseling from an approved credit counseling agency within 180 days before your bankruptcy case is filed. The agency will review possible options available to you in credit counseling and assist you in reviewing your budget. Different agencies provide the counseling in-person, by telephone, or over the Internet. If you... Read More

There are four types of bankruptcy cases provided under the law: Chapter 7 is known as ‘‘straight’’ bankruptcy or ‘‘liq­uidation.’’ It requires an individual to give up property which is not ‘‘exempt’’ under the law, so the property can be sold to pay creditors. Generally, those who file chapter 7 keep all of their property except property which is very valuable or which is subject to a lien which they cannot avoid or a... Read More

What Is Bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy is a legal proceeding in which a person who cannot pay his or her bills can get a fresh financial start. The right to file for bankruptcy is provided by federal law, and all bankruptcy cases are handled in federal court. Read More