When you file Oklahoma bankruptcy, the court and the creditors will heavily scrutinize your assets. In exchange for assistance with your debts, either through discharge or reorganization, you must be willing to negotiate with creditors. If you have valuable assets, the bankruptcy system does allow you various means of legally protecting them. First things first: do not commit bankruptcy fraud. If you make big…
Tulsa Lawyer Discusses Debt Solutions
If you’re struggling to pay your bills, you’ve likely grown accustomed to constant harassing calls from creditors. You want to pay them off and stop the endless ringing of your phone, but simply don’t have the money. Your credit score slips lower and lower as the late payments pile up. Every month, you find yourself making financial sacrifices or juggling between whether to pay…
Tulsa Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Tulsa Chapter 7 bankruptcy is one of the most attractive forms of bankruptcy because it allows for the complete discharge of most unsecured debts. Many liken a Tulsa Chapter 7 bankruptcy to starting fresh with a clean slate. However, in order to be eligible for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you must have an income below the federal mandated threshold. In order to calculate eligibility,…
Judgement Liens Oklahoma Bankruptcy
Judgement Liens Oklahoma BankruptcyFor those considering bankruptcy, a lawsuit from a creditor is the catalyst. For creditors who’ve exhausted all other collection options, filing and winning a lawsuit gives them powerful tools against the debtor. This tool is called a “judgment creditor”. Once the creditor gets their Judgement Lien the collection efforts will begin in earnest. The two most widely used, and most concerning…
Bankruptcy Attorneys in Oklahoma Discuss The Meeting of The Creditors
The Meeting of the creditors isn’t something you should fear. Right after a person files for bankruptcy, the court does several things. First it issues a case number, which identifies your bankruptcy. Next it notifies your creditors by mail that you have filed a bankruptcy. Finally, it assigns a bankruptcy trustee to your case who schedules a hearing called the “First Meeting of the…
Tulsa Lawyer Provides Oklahoma Bankruptcy Information
Oklahoma Bankruptcy Information and Protected Assets help you decide which kind of bankruptcy to file. One of the functions of filing for bankruptcy is to protect your assets. This includes your income, your home and your property, from creditors to whom you owe money. Oklahoma bankruptcy law allows certain assets to be exempt from seizure up to certain amounts. Below is a brief description of…