A medical malpractice suit can be filed anytime a person feels they have been injured or harmed during the course of a medical procedure. It can be hard to prove malpractice, and there are time limits you have to follow in order to file. You’ll need certain documentation, so the sooner you can start the process the better off you’ll be. ...read more
Getting a divorce is never a pleasant experience. The cost of attorneys and court fees adds to the stress of the divorce. If both parties are in agreement with no party contesting any part of the divorce, you can file for a DYI uncontested divorce. ...read more
International divorce law can be complicated because national divorce laws vary from one another. If the couple is from different countries, one country's divorce laws may have jurisdiction over the couple in regards to the division of property and custody of children. ...read more
While attorneys often start their legal careers working as associates in existing law firms, some attorneys decide they would rather work for themselves in the area of law they practice. If you have determined that you want to practice bankruptcy law and be your own boss, you may want to form a bankruptcy law firm. ...read more
Business law classes are offered in high school. The course teaches students about the laws that need to be applied when a business is in operation. Students also learn the different laws as they pertain to the different business practices. High school professors come up with various methods of teaching their students about researching business laws. The goal of the teacher is to teach the student how to retain the information that they have learned. ...read more
If you are married and you and your spouse both agree the marriage is over, an uncontested divorce allows you to divorce in a dignified way, quietly, and inexpensively. Most couples choose this route to divorce because it cost less. In addition, it avoids the nastiness that often happens with a contested divorce. ...read more
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Chapter 7 • Commonly referred to as “Liquidation”, involves an orderly, court-supervised procedure by which a trustee takes over the assets of the debtor’s estate, reduces them to cash, and makes distributions to creditors, subject to the debtor’s right to retain certain exempt property and the rights of secured creditors. • There is usually little or no nonexempt property in most chapter 7 cases and, therefore, there is often no liquidation of assets in chapter 7 cases. These cases are called “no-asset cases.” The debtor normally receives a discharge approximately 90 days after the petition is filed. • If a debtor’s income is in excess of certain thresholds, the debtor may not be eligible for chapter 7 relief. • Chapter 7 is available for individuals and corporations. Chapter 13 • Referred to in the Bankruptcy Code as “Adjustment of Debts of an Individual with Regular Income,” is designed for an individual debtor who has a regular source of income and is not available for corporations. • Chapter 13 can be a better choice for an individual because it enables the debtor to keep valuable assets and allows the debtor to propose a plan to repay certain creditors over a period of 36-60 months. It is rare that a debtor will be required to pay 100% of their debts through a Chapter 13 plan. In many cases debtors are not required to pay any of their unsecured debts through their Chapter 13 plan. • Chapter 13 is also available to debtors who do not qualify for chapter 7 relief. The debtor must make monthly payments to the chapter 13 trustee, who distributes the money to creditors according to the debtor’s chapter 13 plan, and the debtor does not receive a discharge until after the payments required under the plan are completed. • The debtor is protected by the Court from all collection activity while the plan is in effect. Additionally, more types of debts are eliminated under chapter 13 than under chapter 7. • Chapter 13 offers individuals an opportunity to save their homes from foreclosure. Individuals can stop foreclosure proceedings and may cure delinquent mortgage payments and/or property tax payments over time. Another advantage of chapter 13 is that it allows individuals to modify secured debts (other than a mortgage for their primary residence) and extend them over the life of the chapter 13 plan and possibly lower the payments. In some circumstances, judgment liens and junior liens can be completely removed from a debtor’s real estate. • Chapter 13 also has a provision that protects co-signers from collection efforts while the debtor is in bankruptcy. ...read more
By Law Offices of Adam M. Weiner July 17, 2012
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Oregon Bankruptcy Attorneys: Portland Bankruptcy Lawyers July 8, 2009Posted In:Chapter 13,Chapter 7ByCalvin KnickerbockeronJuly 8, 2009 4:00 PM|Permalink Bankruptcy in Oregon can present a variety of challenges. Clients come in all the time with various issues and no one case is the same. As a bankruptcy attorney its my job to try to sort these issues out and present a clear path for my clients that helps solve their issues and gets them the fresh start they are looking for. One common issue that arises that can put a wrinkle in my clients plans is what to do when a friend or loved one is co-signed on the debt that they are considering discharging in a Chapter 7.In cases like these there usually isn't a lot of good news to be had. Clients will ask if they can simply remove the co-signed person; whether its on a credit card or more commonly a car loan? The really only effective way to remove a co-debtor is to refinance the debt into one persons name. This would typically present a challenge to a potential client facing a bankruptcy since there credit scores in the first place require a co-signer. Its not likely they'd qualify. If that's the case then you can request a removal from the credit issuer but its unlikely they'd allow it since they have two parties they can go after if the debt is defaulted on. If you cannot remove them then what happens if I file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy?If you file and discharge the debt the filing person or party can be let off the hook for the debt but the finance company will likely turn around and go after the co-signing party and try to hold them liable for the debt. Obviously this can present a severe financial difficulty for their loved one. This is one reason its really important to take your time in deciding whether a Chapter 7 makes sense in your situation and to seek good legal counsel. Every case is different so please talk to a local bankruptcy attorney in your area.Enjoy the day Categories:Chapter 13,Chapter 7 Posted byCalvin Knickerbocker|Permalink|Email This Post Posted In:Chapter 13,Chapter 7 ...read more
By Bankruptcy Attorneys in Portland, Oregon August 17, 2009