Bankruptcy Blog and other Resources

In addition to providing answers to commonly asked questions on our website, we also try to provide links to other resources where you may find further information. These links include the Court websites, other government websites, and organizations that we either belong to or may have further resources that could be useful to the public.

In addition we will often include in our Twitter accounts, links to blog posts from other blogs that we believe you might find interesting. You can click here to connect with Attorney Trask or Attorney Kelsey on twitter.

One particular resource that you should review if you are considering bankruptcy is the Bankruptcy Law Network, where we often find great blog posts on numerous questions involving bankruptcies. Here are just a few examples:

San Diego: New Ruling Allows Student Loans to be Discharged in Chapter 13! http://ff.im/-4nJBn

How Do I Find a Good Deal on a Secured Credit Card? http://ff.im/-4FnH5

Do I have to be a citizen to file a bankruptcy case? http://ff.im/-4hCit

How to Value a Car for Chapter 13 Plan “Secured Claim” Purposes http://ff.im/-4a82w

How Long Will My Chapter 7 Take? http://ff.im/-46Odg

What Happens If A Creditor Contacts Me After My Bankruptcy? http://ff.im/-3LIbV

“Stealth” Plan Provisions: Confirmation of Chapter 13 Plan Did Not Alter Domestic Support Obligation http://ff.im/-3uuIL

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