Sound the alarm. What began as a trickle of Chapter 13 cases ending badly has become a torrent. More and more, bankruptcy judges are strictly enforcing the direct pay term of Chapter 13 plans. UPDATE: December, 2020 COVID relief bill provides an out for debtors who aren’t current on their mortgages, effective for a year. […]
Strictly California
California’s New Exemptions For Money In The Bank
California has finally created a state law exemption for cash in the bank. Californians filing bankruptcy no longer face loss of all the funds in their bank accounts when they choose California's generous homestead, thanks to changes in exemption … Read Full Article
California Only Middling In Protecting Families From Debt Collectors
When it comes to protecting working families from debt collectors, California gets a B, according to a study of state exemption laws conducted by NCLC. That's up from the C it got in the last survey. No state got an A in the study: Utah, Alabama, New … Read Full Article
When Your Bank Account Is Seized: California Action Plan
Time is short when you get a notice that a creditor has levied your bank account. California has protections that may allow you to recover money that's been seized. But success in getting your money back depends on prompt action and following the … Read Full Article
