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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YES! It is possible — When you are unable to make your monthly payments, Creditor calls are going to happen. First, you will get a letter from your Creditor saying something airy like “Whoops you missed a payment!” Make your payment, plus late fees and all is well. But another month passes without payment and
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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 tomorrow, May 1, 2013, the Median Income Levels are changing once again. They are back up in Kansas. This comes after the Median Income decrease we saw on November 1, 2012.
Navigating Student Loans After Bankruptcy: What Kansas Filers Need to Know We are often asked whether filing for bankruptcy will affect a student’s college or graduate financial aid opportunities. Bankruptcy filers will qualify for some student loans and may struggle to be approved for other loans. Federal loans consisting of Stafford and Perkins loans are
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Adapting to Changes in Median Income Levels: What It Means for Bankruptcy Filers As of November 1, 2012 the Median Income Levels are back down in Kansas. This comes after the Median Income rise we saw in May 1, 2012. In Missouri, the Median Income change reflects a decrease except for larger families. Despite the
Understanding the Impact of Rising Median Income Levels on Bankruptcy Eligibility Starting May 1, 2012, the Median Income Levels went up in Kansas and Missouri. In addition, the IRS National Standard Deductions changed. If you have been considering filing for Bankruptcy this means that you may be more likely to qualify for a Chapter 7
Bankruptcy Filing Fees Increase: What Debtors Need to Know The Judicial Conference of the United States Bankruptcy Court has announced an increase in bankruptcy filing fees effective November 1, 2011. The filing fees are paid directly to the court usually in full at the time a debtor’s case is filed. The filing fee for a
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The new bail-out plan? State unfunded pensions, labor contracts, general obligation bonds – all unsecured debt? The former Speaker of the House is calling for a bill to support state bankruptcies. Should states be able to file for bankruptcy? They cannot right now because they are considered sovereign. Proponents of the bill however say that
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Keeping Atticus Finch Alive: Compassionate Legal Practice in Modern Times Last August, the American Bar Association House of Delegates passed a resolution to honor ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’, the novel by Harper Lee for “the positive role that the book has played in the lives of lawyers, their families, and the American public.” But where
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