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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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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The Means Test looks at your Median Income to determine for which Chapter of Bankruptcy you qualify: Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 As of November 15, 2013 the Median Income Levels changed once again. Kansas single filers will see an increase while larger families have taken a hit. This comes after the Median Income increases
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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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