Bankruptcy refers to the federal law that permits certain entities to obtain permanent relief from many debts and obligations. The intent of the bankruptcy law is to enable debtors to get a “fresh start” in their financial affairs. The bankruptcy law underwent a major revision [...]
A Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceeding is commenced by filing a petition with the bankruptcy court. The person filing a Chapter 7 is referred to as the “debtor.” The debtor is required to disclose to the court all of its property and debts and turn over [...]
Almost any individual, partnership, or corporation may file a chapter 7 bankruptcy petition if he or she resides, has a domicile, a place of business, or property in the United States. If you filed a prior bankruptcy petition and the prior proceeding was dismissed within [...]
Individuals may file chapter 13 bankruptcy petitions if they: (1) Reside, have a domicile, a place of business, or property in the United States; (2) Have a source of regular income; and (3) On the date the petition is filed owe less than $290,525 in [...]
Yes. The automatic stay prevents creditors from taking any action to collect debts.
Once a creditor becomes aware of a filing for bankruptcy protection, it must immediately stop all collection efforts. After you file the bankruptcy petition, the court mails a notice to all the creditors listed in your bankruptcy schedules. This usually takes a couple of weeks. [...]
After the bankruptcy petition is filed, the court mails a notice to all the creditors listed in the schedules. This usually takes a couple of weeks.
We will deal with your creditors once we undertake your representation.
Bankruptcy petitions are public records. However, under normal circumstances, unless your employer or landlord is a creditor, it will not know you filed a bankruptcy petition. If your employer or landlord is a creditor it must be listed as a creditor on the schedules and [...]
No. The law prohibits government units and private employers from discriminating against you because you filed a bankruptcy petition or because you failed to pay a dischargeable debt.
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.