A recent article in an online advice column, posed this question. The answer of course, is to just say no. Realistically, this woman needs to file bankruptcy, but if she was not eligible or able for whatever reason, the general rule is that old bad debt settles...
Filing for bankruptcy is often someone's last resort when they are in a bad financial situation. It can be hard to know when you need the protection of bankruptcy or when you might be able to correct your financial situation without taking any drastic steps....
Department of Education to relax standard for Student Loan discharge in Bankruptcy. A recent press release indicates that the Department of Education is going to make it a lot easier for people who have, or will, file bankruptcy, in order to get rid of their student...
Tim Theisen joins a panel of distinguished speakers, before the Bankruptcy section of the MN Bar Association, on the topics of family law issues in bankruptcy.
The Department of Justice recently adjusted the median income figures, which are effective in bankruptcy cases filed after November 1, 2022. The median income is an important figure, as debtors below that figure are almost always assured a chapter 7 discharge. For...
With increased inflation, usually comes increased interest rates. Those who can least afford it, particularly credit card borrowers and people with fixed incomes, are most vulnerable to these rate changes. A recent Washington Post article mentioned that with all of...
The Department of Justice recently adjusted the median income figures, which are effective in bankruptcy cases filed after April 1, 2022. The median income is an important figure, as debtors below that figure are almost always assured a chapter 7 discharge. For...
This article discussed “discernment,” the process of counseling for people at the “crossroads” of separation, who don’t necessarily want to work on their marriage, but also aren’t ready for divorce. But the article doesn’t mention the legal issues that arise...
One of the things that comes up in protecting money in a bank account from creditors, is the concept of first in first out. It's a concept that is seemingly difficult, yet also quite simple. The first money that goes in, is the first money that goes out. But you don't...
The MN attorney general just announced that it will be issuing $38 million in relief for students who attended the MN School of Business and Globe University, which are for-profit schools that are no longer doing business. More information, including how to apply for...