When a person goes before a judge with a personal bankruptcy filing, there is nothing in the rules of engagement -- the Bankruptcy Code -- that suggests what the judge should do if the filing includes an apology.Acknowledging that attitudes about bankruptcy in Texas...
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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Do self expression and easy credit conspire to create debt troubles?
On Behalf of Pelley Law Office LLP | Jan 31, 2013 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
The question posed above isn't meant to be facetious. It's a legitimate inquiry that seems to be set out by a study that raises a warning flag about the pace of credit card debt accumulation among young Americans. The finding of the study is that young people in Texas...
Key things to know about Chapter 13 bankruptcy
On Behalf of Pelley Law Office LLP | Sep 4, 2012 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Most people who look at Chapter 13 bankruptcy as an option have either found out they do not qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy or would like to find ways to keep assets that would otherwise be discharged through a Chapter 7. When you are considering filing for Chapter...
How much money will you pay in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
On Behalf of Pelley Law Office LLP | Aug 3, 2012 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
During your Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you will submit a payment plan to the court that determines how much money you will pay to creditors each month. This plan will last from three to five years, after which the court will discharge most of your debts.One question that...
Should I Co-Sign a Loan After Filing for Chapter 13?
On Behalf of Pelley Law Office LLP | Jul 11, 2012 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy has many advantages: it offers you a chance to prevent your home from being foreclosed upon and may prevent your car from being repossessed. Although there are many incentives, after filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, some care should...
Unexpected financial crisis during Chapter 13 bankruptcy
On Behalf of Pelley Law Office LLP | Jun 15, 2012 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Financial problems have a way of hitting us when we are down. Most people who declare bankruptcy are hard workers who find themselves in tough financial situations. Filing for bankruptcy helps those individuals and families start anew on a stronger financial footing....
Big Five Mortgage Settlement: Will It Help You?
On Behalf of Pelley Law Office LLP | May 22, 2012 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Earlier this year, the five major banks reached a settlement with the federal government and most of the state attorneys general that could help some homeowners who face significant housing debt. The banks agreed to pay $25 billion to settle a lawsuit charging them...