| Family Law |
| |
| Bankruptcy and Family LawMore... |
| |
| Debtor Eligibility |
| |
| There are different eligibility requirements under the various chapters of bankruptcy. Eligible consumers and businesses can file under Chapter 7 and Chapter 11. Only family farmers are eligible to file under Chapter 12, and only individuals are eligible to file under Chapter 13.More... |
| |
| The "Clean Slate" of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy |
| |
| What is Chapter 7 bankruptcy? More... |
| |
| Garnishments and Judgments |
| |
| When a creditor is awarded a judgment against a debtor, the debtor may consider filing for bankruptcy in an attempt to avoid having his wages or property taken or "garnished" to pay the judgment. In fact, some debtors file bankruptcy petitions primarily because they hope to stop wage garnishments. Filing for bankruptcy does not, however, mean that a debtor is necessarily and permanently protected from attempts by all creditors to recover debts. More... |
| |
| Compensation for Professionals |
| |
| The Bankruptcy Code provides the statutory authority for compensating the services and reimbursing the expenses of officers of the estate. These claims are afforded first priority in the distribution of an estate. The Bankruptcy Code prescribes the standards according to which the amount of compensation is to be determined. More... |
| |
