Navigating Your Bankruptcy Hearing with Confidence Expect your Kansas City Bankruptcy Attorneys to continue to guide you through the Bankruptcy process — You will be fully prepared to “meet” with the Kansas City Bankruptcy Trustee assigned to your Bankruptcy case! Since March, 2020, all 341 Meetings have been held by phone. We expect this to […]
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Navigating the Means Test: Qualifying for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy 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, 2016, the median income levels for Kansas and Missouri have increased across the board, potentially affecting your
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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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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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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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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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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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