by Walter Metzen | Nov 4, 2022 | Filing Bankruptcy in Michigan
One of the most pervasive myths about bankruptcy in Michigan is that you can be sent to jail for unpaid debt. Debt collectors who call and threaten you with jail time or who send you a “warning letter” in the mail threatening jail for unpaid debt do so in...
by Walter Metzen | Oct 26, 2022 | Filing Bankruptcy in Michigan
Filing bankruptcy with income or debt earned from the marijuana or cannabis business is tricky. On one hand, such business is now legal under Michigan law. On the other hand, marijuana and cannabis remain regulated as a Schedule I drug. That is, the marijuana business...
by Walter Metzen | Sep 29, 2022 | Filing Bankruptcy in Michigan
Your Social Security Number should be kept confidential by all parties in your Michigan Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy case. However, it is not always the case that this is so. This Article will describe your obligation to provide and disclose your Social...
by Walter Metzen | Jul 8, 2022 | Filing Bankruptcy in Michigan, hiring a bankruptcy attorney
What makes a “good” bankruptcy lawyer? A good bankruptcy lawyer is one who is the right lawyer for you. While that may seem straightforward, it still isn’t easy to begin looking for that “right bankruptcy lawyer for me.” Paid Google Ads, skewed internet search...
by Walter Metzen | Apr 14, 2022 | Filing Bankruptcy in Michigan
The presence of children in a household can make an enormous difference with regard to Chapter 7 bankruptcy eligibility—and to Chapter 13 affordability. This is true in a both a “pro” and “con” sense. First, every parent knows very well the enormous household expense...
by Walter Metzen | May 18, 2021 | Filing Bankruptcy in Michigan
The U.S. Bankruptcy Code states that only a person that resides or has a domicile, a place of business, or property in the United States, or a municipality, may be a debtor in bankruptcy. Does that mean that you must have a physical address to file for Chapter 7 or...
