Posts in February, 2009

Can I File For Bankruptcy in Arizona and Discharge a payday loan? Feb 17

Debts owed to payday lenders can be wiped away in bankruptcy. The real issue is not the fact that they can. It is that once the ...

Will Arizonans Be Able to "Cram" Down a First Mortgage in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy? Feb 06

Congress continues to ponder a change to the bankruptcy code that would allow bankruptcy Judges to treat mortgages the way that ...

What exactly is an Arizona Bankruptcy Chapter 13 Trustee? Feb 03

A chapter 13 trustee is the person that the United States Trustee (U.S. Department of Justice) appoints in each state/district to ...

Foreclosures Rise 81% in 2008 from 2007 Feb 03

According to a recent USA today article, home foreclosures rose nationwide by 81% from 2007 and 225% from 2006. Total ...

Nationwide Bankruptcy Filings in January 09 Jump 34% Feb 03

According to an Article posted February 3, 2009, at Bloomberg.com, personal bankruptcy filings climbed by 34% in January of 2009. ...

What type of debt is NOT Discharged in an Arizona Chapter 13 Bankruptcy? Feb 03

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy can be a useful legal tool for those in serious financial trouble. It allows the filer to do a number of ...