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Insolvency Service “reframes” view of creditor – IPs can apply their discretion (UK)

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Should I Reaffirm a Debt?

If you are thinking about signing a reaffirmation agreement, your first question should always be whether you can afford the monthly payments. Reaffirming any debt means that you are agreeing to make the payments every month, and to face the


Bankruptcy Tweets for March 2011

Too busy to blog, but still trying to tweet cases daily that I think you'll find of interest (and perhaps even helpful to one of your current cases). RSS Feeds are also available. These are my tweets since my last blog post at the end of January: 7th

If I Reaffirm a Debt, Does It Have to Be on the Same Terms?

No. A “reaffirmation agreement” is a brand new contract between you and the institution or person to whom your debt is owed. In exchange for your willingness to pay, you should ask the creditor to agree to better terms such as a lower monthly payment

Steven J. Baum Foreclosure Firm Being Pursued with Same Laws Used to Go After Organized Crime

Steven J. Baum is in the Fire Written by Craig D. Robins, Esq. In March 2010, I wrote a rather detailed review of the Baum law firm as they had gained a significant amount of notoriety for not only being the largest foreclosure firm in New York but

Can I Get My Driver’s License Back By Filing Bankruptcy?

Thanks to those who participated in this week’s Legal Q&A Forum! Our winner is Rufus H. from Littleton, Colorado who asks: “Can I Get My Driver’s License Back By Filing Bankruptcy?” If you’d like your question to be featured in our Weekly Legal Q&A

House Votes End to HAMP

In a 252-170 vote, the U.S. House of Representatives approved elimination of the controversial Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). While the measure will likely fail in the Senate, this largely symbolic vote would be vetoed by the White

Debtors Denied Discharge in High-Debt Case for Failing to Report Info on Petition

Written by Craig D. Robins, Esq. A decision from the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals last week illustrates the importance of providing accurate information in the bankruptcy petition. In that case, debtors from Michigan failed to do so and were denied a

Can I Change My Mind After I Reaffirm a Debt?

Yes. You can cancel any reaffirmation agreement for sixty days after it is filed with the court. You can also cancel at any time before the bankruptcy court’s discharge order. To cancel a reaffirmation agreement, you must notify the creditor in

What Is Credit Counseling?

For consumers who are struggling to pay their debts and make ends meet, a credit counseling service can provide information, guidance, and solutions. Credit counseling agency services include: – Money management education; – Budget counseling; – Debt

Agape World Ponzi Victim, Forced to File Bankruptcy, Later Sued by Agape Trustee

Written by Craig D. Robins, Esq. Losing money in a Ponzi Scheme is bad enough. Being forced to file for bankruptcy relief because of these losses is even worse. But how about getting your bankruptcy discharge, and then being sued by the bankruptcy