Top Ten Reasons You May File Chapter 13 Instead of Chapter 7
When considering whether to file bankruptcy, there may be significant factors that determine whether Chapter 13 or chapter 7 is best for you. Personal bankruptcy generally consists of a liquidation chapter, otherwise known as Chapter 7. It also includes Chapter 13, otherwise known as a …
Can a Spouse File Bankruptcy Individually or Must Both Spouses File Jointly?
Can I file bankruptcy as an individual or must my spouse and I both file bankruptcy jointly? It is a common question our firm hears when meeting with married couples. The answer to the question is that a spouse may file bankruptcy either individually or…
Can an emergency bankruptcy filing stop mortgage foreclosure on my home?
Can filing an emergency bankruptcy petition stop the mortgage foreclosure process? The answer to the question is that an emergency petition could be your only option to stop the mortgage foreclosure process. Although we do not encourage emergency filings, one thing that is clear though,…
Mooney Law to expand into Maryland Workers Comp and Bankruptcy
Mooney Law partner Mark Buterbaugh has been admitted to practice law in the State of Maryland. His admission to Maryland will allow the firm to expand its Workers Compensation and Bankruptcy practices to include Maryland. Attorney Buterbaugh is one of the managing partner/owners of Mooney…
Don’t Be Fooled By Debt Relief Companies
I spend a lot time on the road and have heard several ads on the radio. They all say something like: Don’t let the credit card companies trick you into believing you owe them. Then there is the inevitable sales pitch for a debt assistance…
Declaring Bankruptcy Can Be Smart Financial Strategy. Just Ask President Trump. Ask A Mooney Law Bankruptcy Attorney
Like him or not, President Trump is an indisputably cunning businessman. He’s a billionaire who has built an international real estate empire and brand. And he has unapologetically declared Bankruptcy several times throughout the decades. Bankruptcy has it’s stigma. Is the stigma of bankruptcy…
Attorney Wade Parker named Top 15 Consumer Bankruptcy Law in Pennsylvania
Attorney Wade Parker, senior Bankruptcy Counsel for Mooney Law, has been named to the National Advocates Top 100 and specifically as National Advocates Top 15 Consumer Law attorneys in Pennsylvania. This prestigious recognition comes after years of hard work and dedication of representing individuals in…
Student Loans and Filing Personal Bankruptcy
Many people who file personal bankruptcy also have student loan debt. The obvious question they have regarding student loan debt is how that debt is treated in bankruptcy. Let’s first start with the fact that in most cases, student loans are non-dischargeable debt. That…
Saving Your Vehicle in Personal Bankruptcy
A frequently asked question when a client meets with us regarding bankruptcy is — is there a way of saving my vehicle if I file personal bankruptcy? Often times, the vehicle is relatively new and the client does not want to give it up. Additionally,…