One of the greatest concerns that my clients have about the bankruptcy process is whether or not they’ll be able to keep their car. For most people, the answer is yes. In fact, in the hundreds of cases that I have handled, I have yet to have a client who had to involuntarily surrender their…Read more
Can I Get A Car Loan After Bankruptcy?
When potential clients come into my office for a free consultation, they are usually concerned about two things: whether bankruptcy will get rid of their debts and how long will it take to re-establish their credit. Bankruptcy will get rid of most debts, except: child support and alimony obligations, certain back taxes, student loans, loans obtained by…Read more
How Do I Dispute An Error On My Credit Report?
Not everyone who comes to me for help wants to file bankruptcy. Their problem isn’t that they’re dealing with overwhelming debt, but they are having trouble buying a car or a home because of errors on their credit report. Oftentimes, there are still debts showing as owing even after they have filed bankruptcy, or someone has…Read more
What Should I Do If Someone Tries To Collect A Debt I Don’t Recognize?
Although there are strict rules when it comes to collecting a debt, you can’t always rely on debt collectors to follow them. Unfortunately, there are debt collectors out there who will take advantage of your confusion and anxiety about dealing with them and are more than happy to accept your payment for a debt that…Read more
Can I Get Rid Of A Second Mortgage In Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
The Supreme Court recently held that a debtor in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceeding may not void a junior mortgage lien under §506(d) when the debt owed on a senior mortgage lien exceeds the current value of the collateral if the creditor’s claim is both secured by a lien and allowed under §502 of the…Read more
Four Steps To Improving Your Credit Score After Bankruptcy
Contrary to what many people think, bankruptcy can sometimes be the best way to improve your credit score if it has been brought down by an inability to pay your debts. If you decide to file bankruptcy, there are some steps you can take to improve your credit score. By following these steps, I have…Read more
How Long Does The Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Process In Colorado Take?
Denver, Colorado bankruptcy lawyer Peter Mullison discusses the Chapter 7 bankruptcy process in Colorado. How Can Bankruptcy Help Me? Will Bankruptcy Get Rid Of All My Debts? Will Bankruptcy Stop My Paycheck From Being Garnished?
How To Avoid Bankruptcy – Don’t Let Your Spouse Manage The Finances Alone
More times a week than I would care to calculate, I’ll sit down with someone who starts their story with, “I got a divorce and it wasn’t until after we divorced that I realized what kinds of debt he/she had racked up. I let him/her handle all the financial stuff. I trusted him/her.” Now that…Read more
New Bankruptcy Exemptions For Colorado Go Into Effect July 1, 2015
On July 1, 2015, new laws went into effect that increase the amount of certain exemptions in Colorado that protect real estate and personal belongings when someone files bankruptcy. Exemptions are the rules that protect personal belongings up to a certain value and the equity someone has in their residence. In other words, exemptions keep…Read more
Do I Have To Keep Paying Creditors After I File Bankruptcy?
One of the benefits of filing bankruptcy is the protection it offers from the actions of your creditors. The second we file your petition with the bankruptcy court, creditors can’t take any collection action. They can’t call you, sue you, or garnish you. What this means is that, if you haven’t already, you can stop…Read more
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