A reverse mortgage in bankruptcy is possible but the type bankruptcy you file matters. When a consumer files for bankruptcy in Oklahoma they’ve got two choices. The choices are either a chapter 7 bankruptcy or a chapter 13 bankruptcy. Although both type bankruptcy cases are designed to get consumers out from the heavy hand of creditors, the two are totally different. Bankruptcy Options The…
Should I File Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
The decision to file chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy depends on several different factors. In some cases a debtor may be better of filing a chapter 7 and in others a chapter 13 may be a better option. In either event what you qualify for may determine if you file a chapter 7 or a chapter 13 bankruptcy. Do I Qualify For Chapter…
Retirement Account Withdrawals in Bankruptcy
Retirement account withdrawals in bankruptcy can seriously impact your Oklahoma bankruptcy filing. Recently a Tulsa family used retirement account withdrawals to pay off certain debts on the eve of filing bankruptcy. The family reasoned that they owed the money and they would take money from their 401K retirement and pay it. Additionally, one of the family members recently lost his job and this was…
Documents Needed To File Bankruptcy
The documents needed to file bankruptcy is simple to gather and most attorneys will help you through it. Filing bankruptcy can be an intimidating process especially when looking at the documents for bankruptcy. When you start gathering paperwork, the job can seem impossible to complete. However, the amount of paperwork is less than most people realize. Although you will need several documents, most of…
Buying Things After Filing an Oklahoma Bankruptcy
Buying Things after filing an Oklahoma bankruptcy may be okay but depends on a few factors. One is timing. But, the other–and more important–factor is which type of bankruptcy you file. This means that depending on your status as a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the answer varies. This article will explain when Buying Things after filing an Oklahoma bankruptcy is appropriate. Making Purchases after Filing…
Explaining Registering a Foreign Judgment in Bankruptcy
Registering a Foreign Judgment in Bankruptcy will help you in collecting certain debts if you are a creditor. One of the most frustrating aspects of lawsuits is the difficulty in collecting a judgment. In many cases, the losing party will do all they can to avoid paying their fees. For example they may switch banks or jobs simply to avoid garnishments. Parties that move…