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  • 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.

  • The 341 Meeting of Creditors: It’s Not What You Think

    The “341 meeting of creditors” in bankruptcy is a low-key affair conducted by a trustee.

  • Reverse Mortgages and Bankruptcy: A Strategic Analysis

    Prof. Hernandez analyzes the risks of reverse mortgages in Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy. Learn how compounding interest and technical defaults impact home equity and why timing your filing is critical to protecting your assets.

  • Understanding 341 Meeting of Creditors in Bankruptcy: What to Expect

    Bankruptcy 341 meetings are informal, with no judge, jury, or adversarial atmosphere. Creditors rarely attend.

  • Bankrupty Attorney and Law Professor’s Guide to Consolidating Debt and Saving Money

    Learn a Bankruptcy Attorney and Law Professor’s strategic guide to debt consolidation with a personal loan to save money.

  • How Personal Loans and Bankruptcy Work: Tips and Strategies

    Personal loans offer debt consolidation benefits but can affect bankruptcy cases.

  • Avoiding Credit Card Use Before Bankruptcy

    Debtors should avoid using credit cards 90 days before bankruptcy to prevent trustee objections.

  • Understanding the Risks of Cosigning Student Loans for Your Child

    Cosigning student loans can impact your credit and put you at risk financially.

  • Car Repossessions on the Rise: Impact on Bankruptcy Proceedings

    Car repossessions have risen 23% this year, impacting loans and potential bankruptcy options significantly.

  • Rudy Giuliani Chapter 11 Case Dismissed: Impact and Consequences

    Rudy Giuliani’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy case was dismissed.

  • Redbox Bankruptcy: The End of an Era

    Bankruptcy law professor explains the Redbox Chapter 7 liquidation and what the end of the DVD rental era means for consumers and the entertainment industry.