Apr
9

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Can You Keep Your Stimulus Check In Bankruptcy?

Category: Bankruptcy, Chapter 13, Chapter 7, Stimulus check Tags: , ,

On April 9, 2020, the IRS started sending stimulus checks to individuals under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 (Act). People earning less than $75,000 will receive $1,200 and married couple earning less than $150,000 will receive $2,400. Additional $500 will be paid for each qualifying child under the age of 17.

Whether you can keep the stimulus check in bankruptcy depends on when you are going to file the bankruptcy, where you live and what other assets you have. Arizona has only a $300 exemption for funds in the bank account ($600 for married couple). In order to protect your stimulus check, it is important to discuss your situation with an experienced bankruptcy attorney.

If you are considering filing for bankruptcy, call us at 480-425-2009 or contact us via our website to schedule a free confidential consultation and we will make sure your stimulus check is protected and you get the maximum relief from your debts through bankruptcy.

Please note that this article does not constitute a legal advice.  We simplified the law, excluded nuances in law in order to outline the treatment of the stimulus check in bankruptcy. 

Apr
4

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Bankruptcy Filing Fee Increases (Effective June 1, 2014)

Category: Bankruptcy, Chapter 11, Chapter 13, Chapter 7

Administrative fees increase as follows:

  • For the filling of a new petition under Chapters 7, 12 or 13, $75.00
  • For the filing of a new petition under Chapters 9, 11 or 15, $550.00

Fees for filing a new bankruptcy petition will increase as follows:
• Chapter 7 filing fee increases to $335.00
• Chapter 9 filing fee increases to $1,717.00
• Chapter 11 filing fee increases to $1,717.00
• Chapter 12 filing fee increases to $275.00
• Chapter 13 filing fee increases to $310.00
• Chapter 15 filing fee increases to $1,717.00

Jan
11

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Will you lose your home if you file bankruptcy?

Category: Bankruptcy, Chapter 11, Chapter 13, Chapter 7, Losing Home in Bankruptcy Tags:

Lots of people considering filing for bankruptcy fear that they may lose their home.
First of all, there are several types of bankruptcies (for individuals – Chapter 7, chapter
11 and chapter 13). The answer to the above question may be different depending on which
bankruptcy you file. If you file Chapter 7, you are current on your mortgage and there is
no equity in your home (or equity up to certain exempt limit, which is different in each
state, e.g., $150,000.00 in Arizona), you should be able to keep your home. If you are
behind on your mortgage payments, Chapter 13 bankruptcy may be better option for you.
Chapter 13 gives you a tool to cure the arrearage over time and thus, allows you to save and
keep your home. Chapter 11 is similar to Chapter 13, but it is more expensive type of
bankruptcy, mainly for people whose debts exceed the Chapter 13 debt limits. In summary,
the filing of the bankruptcy does not necessary mean losing your home. To the contrary,
certain types of bankruptcy may give you another tool to protect and keep your home. Since
your home is important to you and your family, our recommendation is to consult with an
experienced bankruptcy attorney how to protect your home. Contact us to schedule a free
bankruptcy consultation.