Cara O'Neill
Attorney · University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law
What Is the 341 Meeting of Creditors in Bankruptcy?
After filing for bankruptcy, you'll attend a hearing to verify your identity and answer questions from the trustee and creditors at the 341 creditors meeting. Learn about the process involved in identity verification and the questions you might encounter at the 341 meeting of creditors. ... READ MORE
Reasons a Bankruptcy Case Might Be Dismissed
A bankruptcy court could dismiss your case for many reasons, such as a showing of fraud or if you haven't met eligibility requirements or failed to file required documents. Find out about these and other reasons and what happens if your case is dismissed. ... READ MORE
Can I File for Bankruptcy in Another State?
Learn where to file your Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy case and whether you'll use the federal or state bankruptcy exemption laws to protect your property. ... READ MORE
Filing for Bankruptcy More Than Once
There are no limits as to how often you can file for bankruptcy. However, time limits do apply to how often you can receive a discharge of your debts in bankruptcy. If you've received a bankruptcy discharge before, you'll want to learn how long you must wait before getting a second discharge. ... READ MORE
Bankruptcy FAQ: The Chapter 7 Means Test
Not everyone qualifies for a debt discharge in a Chapter 7 case. If your income exceeds the allowed amounts or you don’t qualify for a means test exception, you’ll need to explore Chapter 13 bankruptcy for debt relief. ... READ MORE
Can You File for Bankruptcy If You Owe the IRS?
A bankruptcy case might be a good remedy for your tax woes. A bankruptcy case might be a good remedy for your tax woes. Learn when you can eliminate tax debt in Chapter 7 and how to pay tax debt in Chapter 13. ... READ MORE
Choosing the Right Type of Bankruptcy: Chapter 7 or 13
Whether you'll qualify to have your debt wiped out in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, or be required to enter into a Chapter 13 repayment plan, depends on how much money you make. ... READ MORE
Frequently Asked Business Bankruptcy Questions
Find the answer to your business bankruptcy question below. ... READ MORE
What Happens to Debt Resulting from Fraud in Bankruptcy?
Debts resulting from fraud are nondischargeable and don’t go away in bankruptcy. ... READ MORE
Advantages and Disadvantages of Filing for Bankruptcy
Filing for bankruptcy has its advantages, but it comes with consequences, too. Find out whether it will be worth it to declare bankruptcy. ... READ MORE