Can my Wages be Garnished…

Can my Wages be Garnished / Bank Accounts be Levied to Pay the Debts of my Spouse?

My bank account was just levied to pay an old judgment against my spouse. Can they do that? As with most legal questions, the answer is: “It depends.” In this situation, the answer is often: “Very likely they can.” Let’s back up a bit. Cali… Read More
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How Can Bankruptcy Help M…

How Can Bankruptcy Help Me?

The very first question we ask people during the free initial consultation is: “What problem are you trying to solve?” Most people say they are trying to wipe out overwhelming credit card debts and / or medical debts. Maybe they are trying to dis… Read More
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What is the Bankruptcy Me…

What is the Bankruptcy Means Test?

Disposable Income- Introduction When a person files bankruptcy, they are required to show the court how much money they have left over each month after paying their living expenses. This is referred to as their bankruptcy disposable income. If there… Read More
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Which Assets are Included…

Which Assets are Included in the “Bankruptcy Estate”?

What is Included in the “Bankruptcy Estate”? “Bankruptcy estate”….sounds pretty fancy, doesn’t it? But what is it? When a person files bankruptcy, he or she must disclose all of their assets to the bankruptcy court. These assets a… Read More
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How Does Bankruptcy Affec…

How Does Bankruptcy Affect My Credit?

Bankruptcy Lawyer Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks, Santa Paula, Fillmore How Much Will Bankruptcy Hurt My Credit? This is one of the first questions people ask in a bankruptcy consultation. But, far from being the “credit killer” people… Read More
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Bankruptcy and Divorce: W…

Bankruptcy and Divorce: Which Should I File First?

We often hear from people who are having financial problems and also considering divorce. Their first question is usually, “Which should happen first? The divorce or the bankruptcy?” The best answer will depend on many factors. The most common of… Read More
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Can I Discharge Taxes in…

Can I Discharge Taxes in Bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy lawyer Ventura, Oxnard, Camarillo, Thousand Oaks Can I Discharge Taxes in Bankruptcy? The answer is often “yes.” The majority of the potential clients we speak to have past due taxes. Most people are surprised when we tell them they mi… Read More
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