by Will Geer | Dec 26, 2016
So you’ve taken the leap and filed bankruptcy. Wiping out your debt is a fulfilling feeling, but don’t let that feeling of relief prevent you from making important financial decisions in the future. After all, you can’t improve your credit score if you...
by Will Geer | Mar 8, 2016
Judicial Estoppel is an equitable legal doctrine that prevents parties from taking intentionally inconsistent positions in different forums or courts. In the context of a bankruptcy case, judicial estoppel can prevent a debtor from bringing a claim against a party if...
by Will Geer | Feb 29, 2016
Bankruptcy can have a profound impact on family law proceedings; therefore, it is vitally important that family law practitioners have some basic idea about what bankruptcy can and cannot do for their clients. This guide is meant to serve as a brief desk reference to...
by Will Geer | Feb 25, 2016
When unsecured creditors are entitled to interest payments in bankruptcy and at what rate they are to be paid is an often confusing topic. First, unsecured creditors will often file a proof of claim with the bankruptcy clerk with supporting documentation to validate...
by Will Geer | Feb 22, 2016
When I used to cite the statistic that the total amount of U.S. student loan debt has ballooned up to $1.27 Trillion1, people would gasp in disbelief. Now it seems like common knowledge. Because Congress has enacted laws that provide significant protection to student...
by Will Geer | Feb 19, 2016
Everyone loves saving money on their taxes, and Chapter 13 debtors are fully eligible to take certain tax deductions if their plan payments are comprised of deductible items. For instance, most 30-year home mortgages are not only front-loaded with interest payments,...
