Saving your house ranks high on the list of reasons people file Chapter 13. The automatic stay stops foreclosures; Chapter 13 gives you time to fix the problem. Powerful stuff. But the stay and more time, alone, aren’t enough to save the day if you run afoul of other rules, written and unwritten, about homeownership […]
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Bankruptcy Means Test: New Numbers, Little Impact For Bay Area
The median income in your state is the starting point for bankruptcy's means test. Below median, and it's a given you qualify for the bankruptcy chapter of your choice. Above median, more calculation is required to see whether you can opt for Chapter 7, … Read Full Article
New California Homestead In Action
The California homestead just increased, a change for the better. But how will the change impact the balance of homestead law? Time, or further legislation, will tell. The newly enacted version of California Code of Civil Procedure 704.730 replaces the … Read Full Article
Free Tax Preparation Offered In Bay Area
Households with an annual income of $54,000 or less can have their tax returns prepared for free through the Bay Area United Way's Earn It, Keep It, Save It program. Earned Income Tax Credit The Earn It, Keep It, Save It campaign is particularly focused … Read Full Article
