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What are the legal requirements for a bankruptcy petition preparer? Professor Alex Hernandez breaks down 11 U.S.C. § 110, including Form 119, fee limits, and the ban on legal advice.
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Discover the risks of using a bankruptcy petition preparer. Professor Alex Hernandez explains why legal advice, accountability, and court advocacy make a lawyer essential for your fresh start.
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A bankruptcy attorney and law professor’s comprehensive review of the Statement of Financial Affairs in the bankruptcy petition.
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Learn the strict legal requirements for the Chapter 13 bankruptcy hardship discharge (11 U.S.C. § 1328(b)). See what qualifies as unavoidable circumstances and permanent disability.
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The Rule 2004 Examination is the “fishing expedition” used by Trustees to investigate assets, transfers, and grounds for discharge denial. Understand its broad scope and limitations.
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Avoid costly mistakes on Schedule J. Learn how Trustees scrutinize expenses, handle joint filings, and calculate disposable income to prevent Chapter 7 conversion or case dismissal.
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Don’t default! Learn the strategic reason to file an Answer to a creditor lawsuit: buying essential time for saving or qualifying to file for bankruptcy.
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Learn how the Chapter 13 to Chapter 7 conversion strategy allows debtors to cure mortgage arrears, save their home from foreclosure, and discharge unsecured debt.
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Don’t lose your car or wages! Learn the critical steps to enforce the Automatic Stay by filing the Notice or Suggestion of Bankruptcy and legally stop all creditor action now.
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A professor’s essential guide on filing Official Form 410 (Proof of Claim). Learn how to secure your consumer deposit and claim priority status under 11 U.S.C. § 507.
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