Celebrating Excellence: Malissa L. Walden Recognized as a Leading Bankruptcy Lawyer Lenexa, KS – December 14, 2015 – Malissa L. Walden, a distinguished bankruptcy lawyer based in Kansas City, has been named a top attorney in Kansas, as featured in the November 2015 issue of KC Magazine. This prestigious recognition is awarded to a select few […]
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Protect Yourself from Fraudulent Calls: Important Notice for Bankruptcy Filers If you have filed for bankruptcy, it’s crucial to be aware of potential telephone scams. Public notices from the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA) and the United States Bankruptcy Courts highlight the importance of vigilance. Key Points to Remember: At no time during
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Understanding the Means Test: Navigating Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy It’s that time of year again. As of November 1, 2015, new median income levels for Kansas and Missouri have been announced, impacting bankruptcy filers. The Means Test uses these median income levels to determine your qualification for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
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Celebrating Our Contribution to the Food From the Bar Campaign April 18, 2011, marked the kickoff of the first-ever Food From the Bar Campaign, a statewide food drive organized by the Kansas Women Attorneys Association to rally the legal community in the fight against hunger in Kansas. We have been actively participating in this campaign,
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Friends of JCDS Volunteer Day On Friday we volunteered through the Johnson County Bar Association to help the Friends of JCDS at one of the homes selected to be on their upcoming Homes Tour. It was a beautiful day to be outside doing some yard work! Together with other members of the Bar over 350
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Understanding the Means Test: Qualifying for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 As of April 1, 2015, the median income levels for Kansas and Missouri have increased, potentially impacting your eligibility for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. If your income has previously been on the borderline, these changes might
How November 2014 Median Income Adjustments Affect Your Bankruptcy Options Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 As of November 1, 2014, the Median Income Levels will change again. Median income levels in Kansas are up for the most part. The exception is for the family household size of 3. In Missouri, on the other hand, median
Understanding Poverty in Johnson County, KS I recently read an article in the JOCO – The Johnson County Government Magazine, titled “The truth about poverty in Johnson County.” While as Bankruptcy Attorneys we deal with people every day facing financial problems, this article brings home not only the problem our County is facing but also
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What You Need to Know for June 2014 The Judicial Conference of the United States approved amendments to the Bankruptcy Court Miscellaneous Fee Schedule, which will go into effect on June 1, 2014. The amendment affecting most bankruptcy filers is an increase in the administrative fee assessed at the filing of every bankruptcy case. The
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The Means Test looks at your Median Income to determine for which Chapter of Bankruptcy you qualify: Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 As of April 1, 2014 the Median Income Levels will change once again. Median income levels are up across the board in both Kansas and Missouri – no foolin’! Due to these changes,
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