Can I Keep my House in Bankruptcy?

Can I Keep my House in Bankruptcy?

By: John Lee I have been practicing bankruptcy law since 1998 and one of the most commonly asked questions is, “Can I keep my house in bankruptcy?” In most cases, a debtor filing bankruptcy can keep his home. When speaking to a new client about whether they can keep...
Do-It-Yourself Bankruptcy

Do-It-Yourself Bankruptcy

By John Lee Do You HAVE to Have a Lawyer to File Bankruptcy? Often times I am asked if a person can file their own bankruptcy without an attorney. I respond with: Of course, and you can perform your own brain surgery too. Any idiot can crack open their own head and...
Student Loans in Bankruptcy

Student Loans in Bankruptcy

By John Lee By now most people know that the vast majority of student loans are not dischargeable in bankruptcy. In order to have a student loan discharged in bankruptcy, a debtor must meet the very high standard of “undue hardship.” Undue hardship is achieved if the...