Common Bankruptcy Fraud Examples

Common Bankruptcy Fraud Examples

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) estimates that 10 percent of all bankruptcy filings involve fraud. According to UScourts.gov 413,616 bankruptcies were filed in the U.S. in 2021. That means that over 40,000 cases were fraudulent. In discussing bankruptcy...
What Is a Bankruptcy Discharge and How Does It Operate?

What Is a Bankruptcy Discharge and How Does It Operate?

A primary reason individuals and businesses file for bankruptcy is to have their debts discharged or reorganized. Under a debt reorganization, such as a Chapter 11 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, the filer works with court representatives to restructure their debts into a...
What to Expect During the Bankruptcy Process

What to Expect During the Bankruptcy Process

Ironically, despite a bankruptcy filing being a life-changing event, the debtor had limited contact with the court, especially if represented by an attorney. In very rare instances will the debtor actually meet the judge, as all court interaction is through the...
Alternatives to filing for bankruptcy

Alternatives to filing for bankruptcy

Bankruptcy sometimes is the right solution to overwhelming debt and financial burden, but it’s not the only option. Therefore, it’s important to consider all options, including the pros and cons, before proceeding with filing for bankruptcy. For instance, bankruptcy...
Debts that cannot be forgiven

Debts that cannot be forgiven

Bankruptcy helps you resolve many kinds of unsecured debts, like personal loans or credit card debt. But, filing for bankruptcy doesn’t discharge all types of debts. The U.S. Bankruptcy Code specifies 19 categories of debts that can’t be discharged for Chapters 7, 11,...