Bankruptcy offers a new beginning, where fear turns into relief and uncertainty becomes opportunity.

Bankruptcy Law,LaVelle Law Offices,Oakland,Bankruptcy New Beginning,BankruptcyMany people think of bakruptcy as a negative experience, but for most people it is a very positive step to provide a more financially stable future for youself and your family. At The LaVelle Law offices we understand that life can be difficult to navigate and the stress of being in debt is intense. Speak to a Bankruptcy attorney today and start your trip down the road to a better tomorrow.

Do I Qualify for Bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy Qualifications

To be eligible to file for a chapter 7 you must either take the “means test” or be exempt from the means test. If you earn less than the median income for California you are exempt and do not have to take the means test to qualify to file Chapter 7.

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Chapter 7 Brankruptcy

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy allows individuals and businesses a fresh start by writing off certain kinds

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Chapter 13 Brankruptcy

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy allows you to make payments to your past due bills over 3 or 5 years.

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Bankruptcy Exemptions

How To Protect Your Assets

If you are worried about your bank account, your car, your wine collection or any other valuable, it is important that you understand that the court does NOT want to take away everything you have in order for you to file bankruptcy.

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F.A.Q.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Do I qualify for Bankruptcy?
  •  What can I keep if I file for Bankruptcy?
  •  How does filing for Bankruptcy affect me?
  • When can I apply for credit again?
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Pricing

Pricing & Rates

We believe that everyone should have access to a highly skilled and reasonably priced attorney.

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