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  • Schedule H: How to Protect Co-Debtors from Debt Liability

    Expert analysis of Bankruptcy Schedule H, Co-Debtors and the Automatic Stay and how it protects co-debtors.

  • Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and Driver’s License Reinstatement

    Bankruptcy law professor explains how Chapter 13 license reinstatement works to wipe out debt from a car accident debt.

  • Car Accident Debt and Your Driver’s License: Can Bankruptcy Get You Back on the Road?

    If your driver’s license was suspended, learn how to use Chapter 7 bankruptcy to reinstate your license. Learn the critical steps.

  • The 2% Gamble: Why Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is Not a DIY Project

    Bankruptcy Professor explains the harsh truth: pro se Chapter 13 filings have a near-zero success rate.

  • Bankruptcy Filings Surge in 2025: What the Numbers Reveal About Economic Stress

    A Sharp Rise in Bankruptcy Filings—What’s Driving It? According to recent data from Epiq AACER, U.S. bankruptcy filings have surged in 2025, with Chapter 7 cases up 15% and total filings climbing over 10% year-over-year. These numbers aren’t just statistics; they’re an urgent financial signal. The rise in consumer debt is being amplified by high-interest…

  • Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: When to Surrender Your Car

    Surrendering your car in Chapter 7 is complex. A bankruptcy law professor explains the critical timing of vehicle surrender, how the loan deficiency becomes unsecured debt, and the crucial financial trap you must avoid when listing your expenses.

  • Professor: What to List on Bankruptcy Schedule G.

    Professor’s guide to Schedule G: Avoid common mistakes with leases and executory contracts.

  • The Two-Home Trap: Why Chapter 7 Isn’t an Option When You Want to Keep Both Houses

    Chapter 7 bankruptcy may risk asset liquidation; consider Chapter 13 to retain properties.

  • Wages Garnished After Filing Bankruptcy? It’s an Illegal Automatic Stay Violation. Here’s Your 3-Step Legal Fix.

    Were your wages garnished after you filed bankruptcy? Get the professor’s 3-step plan to recover your money now.

  • What to Do About Your 401(k) After Spirit Airlines’ Bankruptcy

    Spirit Airlines’ bankruptcy affects your retirement savings; confirm your 401(k) match status immediately.

  • North Dakota Bankruptcy Means Test Figures for 2026

    North Dakota’s 2026 bankruptcy means test figures and how eligibility for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 is determined.

  • Idaho Bankruptcy Means Test: Updated Figures and Forms

    Learn Idaho’s bankruptcy Means Test income limits, allowable expense deductions, and how eligibility is determined for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 relief.

  • The New York Bankruptcy Means Test: Figures and Forms (2026)

    Learn New York’s bankruptcy means test income limits, allowable deductions, & determine eligibility for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 relief.

  • North Carolina Bankruptcy Means Test: Figures and Forms

    North Carolina’s 2026 bankruptcy means test figures and how eligibility for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 is determined.

  • Idaho’s Unique Bankruptcy Homestead Exemption

    Idaho’s homestead exemption protects up to $175,000 in home equity in bankruptcy. Learn the rules, limits, and how Idaho’s “intent to occupy” requirement works.

  • Client Confidentiality and the Threat of Technology

    Learn how paralegals can protect client confidentiality in bankruptcy practice. Follow proven intake, verification, and communication protocols to avoid liability.

  • Handling Difficult Bankruptcy Clients: Office Protocols

    Practical guidance for paralegals on handling difficult bankruptcy clients, setting boundaries, documenting issues, and following office protocols to protect the firm.

  • When Bankruptcy Meets a DUI: Discharging Debt vs. Restoring a Driver’s License

    Bankruptcy may reinstate a suspended driver’s license, but it won’t eliminate DUI debts or satisfy DUI reinstatement requirements.

  • Chapter 13 Confirmation Hearings: What to Expect and Why They Are Delayed

    Learn why Chapter 13 confirmation hearings are often continued, what causes delays, and how trustees and creditors review your plan before approval.

  • Understanding Bankruptcy Judges and the Federal Court Structure

    Learn how bankruptcy judges differ from Article III judges with fixed 14-year terms, circuit court appointments, & exclusive federal jurisdiction.