Categories for Bankruptcy

About Reaffirming Debts When Filing Bankruptcy in Montgomery County, TX

April 24, 2019

Bankruptcy typically gives debtors a means of shielding themselves against creditors and stopping harassment for repayment of old debts. However, there are some creditors who are highly persistent in their collection methods, and who may continue to coax debtors into paying off these debts, even after they’ve already been discharged... View Article

Your Options After Not Passing the Means Test

April 10, 2019

Chapter 7 bankruptcy offers debtors the opportunity to have most of their unsecured debts discharged, giving them a fresh financial start. However, there are a number of rules in place to prevent people from taking advantage of the system, including the implementation of a means test to determine one’s eligibility... View Article

The Chapters of Bankruptcy Explained

April 3, 2019

Under the Federal Bankruptcy Code, there are four different types of bankruptcy filings: Chapter 7, Chapter 11, Chapter 12 and Chapter 13. The chapter under which you file depends on your personal financial situation—the most common is Chapter 7, but the other three options are also relatively common. Here’s some... View Article

James R. Jones, Attorney At Law