Pennsylvanians who are experiencing financial problems can benefit from bankruptcy. It will help a person to clear unsecured debt and move on with their lives. However, there are times when a debtor has certain properties that he or she would like to retain, even if...
Month: July 2017
Am I guaranteed a discharge with a Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Since personal bankruptcy is a strategy for debtors to clear their debt, there is often a sense of disbelief that it is possible. After all the stress and worry that comes with accumulating debt and being unable to pay it, it can be difficult to envision Chapter 7...
Hurt at the local pool? Here’s what you should do now
The summer is here, and that means plenty of people head out to the local public pool. While most pools are safe and many will offer a fun place to cool off without any negative events, some are not maintained correctly or don't offer the services necessary to keep...
Retaining secured property after Chapter 7
A concern that many Pittsburgh residents have when they file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy is what will happen to their property. Worrying that certain properties like a home or a motor vehicle will be repossessed is natural. There are some cases when a secured creditor...
Can a Chapter 11 be converted to a Chapter 7?
Pennsylvanians who are experiencing financial problems and are considering Chapter 11 bankruptcy to maintain business operations while a debt reorganization is taking place should understand the various aspects of the process. In some instances, the debtor would like...