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Generally, you will be able to keep your house and car when filing for bankruptcy. There are specific state and federal statutes that protect your essential assets from the collection of creditors. These statutes will shield assets like your car and home from seizure. An experienced bankruptcy attorney will help you navigate these statutes. ...

Bankruptcy is a federal process for individuals, partnerships, and businesses that cannot pay all their debts. It is an opportunity for a fresh start. To file for bankruptcy, you must complete the federal bankruptcy forms, which include the voluntary petition, schedules, and statements. The schedules alone require the disclosure of all assets, all income,...

How long bankruptcy stays on your credit report depends on the type of bankruptcy you file. Chapter 7 bankruptcy remains for 10 years from the filing date, while Chapter 13 bankruptcy stays for 7 years. These timeframes are set by the Fair Credit Reporting Act and enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Once...

Under federal law, child support is a priority debt in bankruptcy proceedings and cannot be discharged in either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Protection for child support obligations comes from federal bankruptcy law. Specifically, 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(5) of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code makes domestic support obligations like child support non-dischargeable in bankruptcy....

If your wages are being garnished, there are three things you should always know: when the money is deducted, how much money is being deducted, and the remaining balance. Whether you're handling your case alone or hiring a Scottsdale bankruptcy attorney to manage your case, you need to know where and how to check...