Bankruptcy, a legal process allowing individuals or businesses to seek relief from debts, carries many myths and misconceptions. These falsehoods can obstruct paths to financial recovery and freedom. Understanding the types of bankruptcy and how an attorney can help is paramount in making informed decisions. [...]
The fear of never regaining good credit often keeps people from filing for bankruptcy. While it is true that bankruptcy negatively impacts credit scores at first, it also offers a pathway to long-term credit improvement. Consider how filing a Chapter 7 can affect your credit [...]
Many people in California who experience divorce while also experiencing financial hardship may wonder how child support affects bankruptcy and vice versa. Child support refers to court-ordered payments made by one parent to the other to assist that parent with the child's living expenses, while [...]
Bankruptcy can be a scary process for people, and many people who file for bankruptcy may wonder what they could lose during and after filing. The prospect of losing the eligibility to purchase a home can be especially stressful to those who wish to do [...]
Should your business file for bankruptcy?
Brent George briefly explains what trends he is seeing with bankruptcies in 2023.
It’s a frightening experience to open your door and have someone hand you a summons and complaint because a creditor is suing you. Such a lawsuit causes apprehension and bewilderment about what to do next. You must decide how to respond and determine whether or [...]
Bankruptcy laws address the hard reality that unfortunate situations and bad decisions can occur in the lives of ordinary people. However, wiping out many of your debts is not like winning the lottery. It comes with consequences, both good and bad. Here are some examples [...]
With a volatile stock market, rising prices, and dire predictions of a recession, it is no wonder the thoughts of beleaguered debtors turn to bankruptcy. Most people will do anything they can to avoid this legal procedure and pay their debts, but bankruptcy laws exist [...]
If you feel you are running out of options to get your finances and your life under control in these harsh economic times, you need to consider your choices carefully before grasping any lifeline thrown at you. Make sure you completely understand services such as [...]
We are a debt relief agency. We help people file for Bankruptcy relief under the United States Bankruptcy Code. The Law Offices of Brent D. George will take the time to explore your case and make sure that you are given the best possible legal advice and representation. We service Los Angeles County and Ventura County, including the communities of Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Woodland Hills, Oak Park, Moorpark, Simi Valley, Camarillo, Oxnard, and Ventura.
