by Walter Metzen | Jun 22, 2023 | Understanding your Bankruptcy Petition
Part 5 of our series of Articles on how to read and review the bankruptcy petition prepared for you by your Michigan bankruptcy attorney will discuss in detail the all-important Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Means Test. In Parts 1, 2, and 3 of this Article, we...
by Walter Metzen | Jun 15, 2023 | Understanding your Bankruptcy Petition
Part 4 of our series of Articles on how to read and review the bankruptcy petition prepared for you by your Michigan bankruptcy attorney will discuss in detail the all-important Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy Means Tests, as well as the balance of the petition...
by Walter Metzen | Jun 7, 2023 | Understanding your Bankruptcy Petition
Part 3 of our series of Articles on how to read and review the bankruptcy petition prepared for you by your Michigan bankruptcy attorney will conclude this important topic. In Part 1 and Part 2 of this Article, we described the points you should focus upon when...
by Walter Metzen | Jun 5, 2023 | Understanding your Bankruptcy Petition
Reviewing the bankruptcy petition and documents that your Michigan bankruptcy attorney prepares for filing with the US Bankruptcy Court is among your most important tasks within your own Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 process. It is only second in importance to...
by Walter Metzen | May 31, 2023 | Reading and reviewing your Bankruptcy Petition
One of the most important tasks you will undertake as a Metro Detroit bankruptcy filer is to read and review the bankruptcy petition and related documents that must be filed with the Federal Bankruptcy Court. These documents will be prepared for you by your Michigan...
by Walter Metzen | May 19, 2023 | High Interest Car Loans and Bankruptcy
For most people in Detroit-The Motor City, owning a car is a necessity, providing mobility and convenience for work, family, and daily activities. However, when financial circumstances make it challenging to secure traditional auto financing, individuals may...
by Walter Metzen | May 4, 2023 | Millennials and Bankruptcy
Millennials are the poorest generation yet born in America according to the Federal Reserve. This generation of Americans, which includes those born from 1981-1996, has been cruelly saddled with more than $117,000 in non-mortgage debt on average. What accounts for...
by Walter Metzen | Apr 28, 2023 | Filing Chapter 13 as a Single Parent
As a single parent, you face a unique set of challenges when it comes to managing your finances and protecting your assets. If you’re struggling with overwhelming debt, you may be considering filing for bankruptcy. While Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a powerful debt...
by Walter Metzen | Apr 27, 2023 | Filing Bankruptcy in Michigan
Bankruptcy is the most powerful tool available to anyone in Michigan seeking to escape unmanageable debt. However, there can be a point where bankruptcy protection is sought too late. Or, at least, there is a time when it is too late to obtain the full assistance...
by Walter Metzen | Apr 21, 2023 | AI and Bankruptcy
Who hasn’t read 19 different articles on recent developments in Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) at this point? Many in the media have already commented on the changes AI will bring to the jobs performed by journalists, researchers, and other professionals. But how will...