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Unlike Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which usually only takes a few months from start to finish, Chapter 13 bankruptcy takes considerably longer to go through. If you are relying on Chapter 13 bankruptcy protection, you may understandably wonder when you will finally emerge from it. This article explains how the Chapter 13 bankruptcy process works,...

Before you can file for bankruptcy under Chapter 7, you must the income  eligibility requirements. One of these requirements is not having too much disposable income. The way to see if you make too much income to use Chapter 7 is the means test. In this post we discuss how the Chapter 7 means...

Chapter 7 bankruptcy may be what you need to get relief from debts you cannot repay. The fresh start you can get from discharged debts under Chapter 7 can help you get back on your feet financially and give you peace of mind. At the same time, there are some drawbacks, including the fact...

What does a slip-and-fall claim look like in real life? What kinds of fact patterns do plaintiffs' attorneys encounter in slip-and-fall accidents?  Here, we present some examples of real slip-and-fall settlements. You can learn more about the compensation you might receive for physical injuries from a slip and fall accident you experienced by using...

How long a slip-and-fall accident settlement takes depends on several variables. Simple cases that do not involve serious injuries often settle within nine months to a year, while cases involving more serious injuries can take a year or more.  Other factors that can affect how long a settlement can take include: How long it...