Cara O'Neill

Attorney · University of the Pacific McGeorge School of Law

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How to Keep Rental Property in Bankruptcy
If a bankruptcy exemption covers the rental property equity and you can pay the monthly mortgage payment, keeping a rental in bankruptcy is possible. Learn why it's not as easy as it sounds.
Reaffirming a Car Loan in Bankruptcy
If you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and want to keep a car that you're still paying on, you have options. Learn how a reaffirmation agreement can help prevent vehicle repossession after your Chapter 7 ends.
What Happens After the Meeting of Creditors in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Case?
I filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and have to attend a mandatory hearing called the "meeting of creditors." What happens after I attend my meeting of creditors?
What Does The Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee Do?
The Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee verifies financial disclosures, checks for unlisted property, asks questions at the 341 creditors meeting, sells assets the debtor can't protect, and more.
What Happens at the Meeting of Creditors?
The meeting of creditors is a hearing in which the bankruptcy trustee appointed to your case and creditors can ask you questions under oath about the information in your bankruptcy paperwork.
Debts Discharged in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, But Not Chapter 7
In Chapter 13 bankruptcy you can wipe out certain types of debts that you cannot eliminate in Chapter 7.
The Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Repayment Plan
Find out what the Chapter 13 plan is, what it must include, and how long it lasts.
What Does it Mean to File for Bankruptcy in Bad Faith?
Filing a bad faith bankruptcy to delay or defraud creditors can result in serious consequences, including the dismissal of your case.
What Are the Differences Between Credit Counseling and Debtor Education in Bankruptcy?
With a few rare exceptions, you must get credit counseling before you file for bankruptcy, and complete a debtor education course in financial management afterward. Here are the details.
Can I File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Keep My Property?
Many people file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection and keep all of their property while getting rid of their debts.