by Haines & Krieger | Nov 1, 2019
The core of Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a three to five year repayment plan. A proposed plan must either be filed with the bankruptcy petition or within 14 days of filing. In the proposed plan, the debtor sets forth the...
by Haines & Krieger | Oct 30, 2019
When you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the key benefit is that many unsecured debts are discharged. That means you are no longer legally responsible for paying them. However, you cannot simply discharge a secured debt...
by Haines & Krieger | Oct 15, 2019
According to ATTOM Data Solutions, U.S. foreclosures fell to a 13-year low in the third quarter of 2019. Q3 represented the 12th consecutive quarter in which foreclosures nationwide were at or below pre-recession...
by Haines & Krieger | Sep 25, 2019
When you are just starting out and have yet to establish your credit history, or you’ve been through some difficult financial times and have some black marks on your credit, having a friend or family member cosign your...
by Haines & Krieger | Sep 15, 2019
Generally, any person initiating a legal proceeding has the right to represent himself or herself. Bankruptcy is no exception. Thus, there is no technical or legal reason that a person filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter...
by Haines & Krieger | Aug 25, 2019
In 2018, local news affiliate KTNV reported that 47% of Nevada residents rented their living space. That’s significantly higher than the percentage of U.S. households renting their homes, according to Pew Research...
