How Soon Can I Refile After a Bankruptcy Filing?

How Soon Can I Refile After a Bankruptcy Filing?
I’ve been a bankruptcy lawyer just one month shy of 11 years.  Some of you may think the title question is awful or must mean the person who asks it is just awful at managing their finances.  But I’ve been...
September 2, 2016
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Drawbacks of co-owned property

Drawbacks of co-owned property
It has been my experience that many people find it convenient to have co-owned property.  Often parents will co-own a vehicle with their minor child; or add your name to an elderly parent's bank account; or put your name on a...
August 25, 2016
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Life After Bankruptcy

Life After Bankruptcy
Now that your bankruptcy has been completed and discharged, it’s a great time to take steps to review your credit reports with an eye toward improving your credit scores.  With that in mind, here are some helpful hints. 1)  Believe...
August 19, 2016
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Why the “rich” can’t understand why the “poor” have to file for bankruptcy

Why the “rich” can’t understand why the “poor” have to file for bankruptcy
I stumbled upon an old clip on Facebook yesterday of Jay Leno interviewing the comedian Louis C.K.  Louis C.K. was responding to his increasing financial success with his career and made the point with Jay that he does not plan...
August 5, 2016
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Deed or Deed of Trust?

Deed or Deed of Trust?
When I meet with clients for the first time, I almost always ask if they own their house.  Sometimes the response is, "No, I'm still paying for it."  When that happens, I try to explain to that person the difference...
July 27, 2016
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Bank accounts when filing bankruptcy

Bank accounts when filing bankruptcy
If you are preparing to file a bankruptcy case, you will find us reminding you that you must ensure your bank account balances are low.  I know that is a “easy” matter for most people – most clients will tell...
July 14, 2016
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Purchasing a car during/after bankruptcy

Purchasing a car during/after bankruptcy
Often times, our clients are very concerned about how bankruptcy will affect their ability to purchase a car either after a Chapter 7 case or during a Chapter 13 case (generally when their current car "dies" on them).  Chapter 7...
July 7, 2016
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Kansas protects your home from creditors – in some cases Missouri does too!

Kansas protects your home from creditors – in some cases Missouri does too!
Kansas lets you protect your home from creditors, but in some cases Missouri does too! Many people know that in Kansas, your house is always safe from creditors (other than the IRS and mortgage loans). After all, that's one major...
June 20, 2016
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