by Walter Metzen | Sep 10, 2020 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Discharge of debt in bankruptcy, disclosing assets in bankruptcy, Filing Bankruptcy in Michigan
DENIAL OF DISCHARGE IN MICHIGAN BANKRUPTCY: WATCH YOUR STEP It is the goal of a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy to obtain a discharge of one’s debts. The “discharge” is a sort of “master injunction” under Federal law, by way of the US Bankruptcy Code, that...
by Walter Metzen | Aug 12, 2020 | Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, filing bankruptcy in Michigan, restore Michigan driver's license with Bankruptcy filing
BANKRUPTCY AND MICHIGAN DRIVERS LICENSE RESTORATION One of the great advantages of filing a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Michigan is that it will often allow you to restore your suspended driver’s license. It is important to remember, however, that a...
by Walter Metzen | Aug 7, 2020 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Detroit Bankruptcy attorney, disclosing assets in bankruptcy, filing bankruptcy in Michigan
It is not uncommon for a debtor in bankruptcy to hold title to a car or other vehicle in the possession of and used by someone else. Often, a car has been purchased by the debtor for a friend or family member because they cannot obtain the necessary financing credit,...
by Walter Metzen | Jul 20, 2020 | Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Filing Bankruptcy in Michigan, judgment liens in bankruptcy
One of the ways a judgment creditor in Michigan can execute a State court money judgment is to record what is called a “judgment lien” on real estate or other property owned by the debtor. A judgment lien is an encumbrance on the property just like a mortgage or tax...
by Walter Metzen | Jul 9, 2020 | Automatic Stay, Bankruptcy, bankruptcy and eviction, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, filing bankruptcy in Michigan
The filing of a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy brings with it many benefits. The most immediate of these is the activation of a Federal injunction called the “automatic stay against collections.” The automatic stay requires that all creditors cease and desist any...
by Walter Metzen | Jul 7, 2020 | Automatic Stay, Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Michigan Bankruptcy Attorney, Wage Garnishments
Nothing inspires people to consider filing for bankruptcy than the threat of a garnishment. The possibility of losing 25% of your paycheck to a judgment creditor is more than any average household budget can bear. What if the garnishment has already begun? The filing...
