Does Bankruptcy Discharge Arizona State Tax Debt? Arizona residents have to deal with an array of state taxes. These include a 37.3 percent property tax, a 12.3 percent income tax, sales and gross receipt taxes, as well as a corporate income tax. When a person finds themselves incapable of paying state taxes, debt will accumulate. If […]
Is it Possible to Reopen a Bankruptcy Case? Upon the issuing of a discharge, your Arizona bankruptcy case is going to be closed. In certain circumstances, however, a bankruptcy case could be closed without a discharge. If this happens, you have the right to ask to reopen a bankruptcy case for court reconsideration. Situations in […]
Can You Switch between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy? Imagine the following scenario – you are in the middle of bankruptcy filing when you get a better attorney who has a new suggestion for you. Is it possible to switch from one bankruptcy chapter to another in the middle of the process? There are good […]
How Long After Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Can You File Chapter 13? Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing is a tool you can use to discharge some of your debt and experience financial stabilization. What happens, however, if you fail accomplishing your financial goals through it? Can you file bankruptcy again? A person who has received a discharge via […]
Your Arizona Utility Bills and Bankruptcy Proceedings While utility bills are a mundane monthly expenditure, they can add up to a hefty sum. If you’re already struggling financially, chances are that you’re overwhelmed by the utility bills. Filing an Arizona bankruptcy is a good option for debt management but does it have any impact on […]
Arizona Laws on Creditor Harassment during Bankruptcy Proceedings As a general rule of thumb, debt collectors cannot come in contact with debtors once these individuals complete the bankruptcy filing. Regardless of the legal provisions in Arizona, however, some debtors still experience problems and even harassment on behalf of the creditors. You’re entitled to certain protections […]
What Happens after Your Chapter 7 Bankruptcy is Filed? You’ve filed all of the required papers with the Arizona bankruptcy court, you’ve attended the 341 Hearing and you’re wondering what’s next. Is this the end of the process? Has the bankruptcy discharge already become a fact? Let us see what happens after your Chapter 7 […]
Top 4 Mistakes People Commit When Filing Bankruptcy in Arizona Bankruptcy filing can get complicated because you have several options and each one comes with its specifics. To avoid the confusion, it’s best to consult an experienced bankruptcy attorney before getting started with the process. Otherwise, you risk committing one of the several common mistakes […]
Can a Student Loan be Discharged in an Arizona Bankruptcy? Many people are struggling with student loans and if you’re one of these individuals, you may be considering bankruptcy and the protection from debt that it offers. You may wonder can a student loan be discharged in a bankruptcy. It’s a common belief that discharging […]
Lien Stripping in Bankruptcy Introduction to Lien Stripping in Bankruptcy Lien stripping can be an important tool for individuals going through Chapter 13 bankruptcy who are upside down on their mortgages. Lien stripping in bankruptcy is a way for individuals to get rid of their junior liens on their homes, such as second or even […]