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Qualifying for Bankruptcy in San Jose
Qualifying for Bankruptcy in San Jose – Bankruptcy Means Test I live in San Jose and have a good job. Can I still qualify for Bankruptcy In Santa Clara County? Which chapter you will be eligible for depends on the means test. Even though you have a good job, living in the South Bay can be expensive, and the cost of living in Silicon Valley can make it challenging to keep up with your bills. Bankruptcy might be a wise option even though you have a good job. What is the Means Test, and How Does it Work? A ‘Means Test’ is a tool that bankruptcy courts use to determine whether an individual debtor qualifies for relief under Chapter 7 ...
Can I Keep My Car in Bankruptcy?
Can I Keep My Car in Bankruptcy? One of the most significant decisions you’ll make during bankruptcy is keeping your car or surrendering it to the creditor. If you have negative equity in your car ...
How to Get a Lawsuit Dismissed by Filing Bankruptcy?
How to Get a Lawsuit Dismissed by Filing Bankruptcy? If you’ve been served with a collection lawsuit, try not to panic. It is essential to understand that this does not mean that the creditor has ...
What Happens at the Meeting of Creditors
What Happens at the Meeting of Creditors? At the meeting of creditors, the debtor (that’s you) must make a personal appearance. Before the pandemic, these appearances were at the courthouse, but for the last two ...
The Guilt of Filing Bankruptcy: Famous Bankruptcy Filers
The Guilt of Filing Bankruptcy: Famous Bankruptcy Filers Almost everyone that I speak to about filing bankruptcy feels they have done something wrong and they feel guilty that they have to file bankruptcy. I understand ...
Should I Use a Debt Relief Company?
Debt Relief Companies and the Better Alternative (Chapter 13 BK) When you find yourself in debt and start researching ways to get out of debt you may come across “debt relief,” “credit counseling” or “debt ...
Eliminating Back Taxes in Bankruptcy
DO YOU OWE BACK TAXES? If you qualify for filing Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you may be able to discharge federal and state income taxes by filing under one of these bankruptcy chapters. ...
