Most people rightfully approach the idea of filing for bankruptcy with a great deal of trepidation. While there are benefits and drawbacks to embarking on this legal journey, such a serious step deserves careful consideration. When the stress of dealing with persistent creditors and trying [...]
When you are overwhelmed with bills and behind on payments, the cacophony of collection calls, emails, and letters can drive you to distraction. If your whole body tenses when you go to the mailbox or hear the sound of an incoming call, you may have [...]
When someone mentions bankruptcy fraud, it's easy to think of sleazy financial moguls stashing away hordes of money in off-shore accounts while withholding from their creditors. In reality, however, ordinary working people trying to get their financial lives back in order may either knowingly or [...]
Business people take great care with all legal papers and contracts they sign. For example, anyone who leases construction equipment or office space may include a clause in the contract that prohibits the assignment of the lease to a third party. Even if carefully crafted, [...]
Divorce and bankruptcy proceedings often intermingle as threads of cause and effect. Financial problems and stress certainly contribute to marital problems, and a husband and wife who experience troubles meeting expenses for one household will probably have difficulties surviving the costs of a divorce and [...]
After struggling for months to meet payments and dodging collection calls from creditors, you may finally decide that filing for bankruptcy is the best answer for you and your loved ones. You hope to get some peace of mind and move forward with your financial [...]
If you are contemplating a bankruptcy claim, you probably know this process includes complex regulations balancing debt relief for the petitioner and fairness to the creditors. The court entrusts a bankruptcy trustee with reviewing details and carrying out regulations during proceedings. It's vital to understand [...]
Have you ever wondered why people talk about credit when they actually refer to debt? Your credit score is partially a measure of your demonstrated debt repayment. When it comes to debt, there are two main categories: secured and unsecured. This article explains the difference [...]
If you are a homeowner who is considering bankruptcy because of overwhelming debt and burdensome calls from debt collectors, you are likely wondering how a bankruptcy filing could impact your living situation. Here are important things to keep in mind in regards to bankruptcy filing [...]
We know what you're probably thinking. You're thinking "Other California Bankruptcy Exemptions? Other than what?" We covered the new law that increased the homestead exemption on California residences in bankruptcy proceedings in another article. If you haven't read that, it's a good place to start. [...]
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.
