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Law Office of Robert L. Firth July 8, 2013

Easily Preventable Mistakes to Avoid While Considering Bankruptcy

Words I hate to tell new clients: “If only you’d come to talk with me sooner.”

Law Office of Robert L. Firth July 1, 2013

Which is Better for Saving Your Home, Chapter 7 or 13?

Although either type of consumer bankruptcy will temporarily stop a foreclosure of your home, which is better for you in the long run?

Law Office of Robert L. Firth June 24, 2013

Putting a Stop, at Least Temporarily, to Your Home’s Foreclosure

Both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy will stop a foreclosure.

Law Office of Robert L. Firth June 17, 2013

Appreciating the Awesome “Automatic Stay”

The “automatic stay” gives protection for you and your assets that is awesomely fast. And very broad. Don’t take it for granted.

Law Office of Robert L. Firth June 10, 2013

Make Sure You Do Qualify for the Essential “Automatic Stay”

Very rarely, the filing of a bankruptcy will NOT stop the creditors from chasing the debtor. Here’s how to avoid this happening to you.

Law Office of Robert L. Firth June 3, 2013

Specific Creditor Actions that Aren’t Stopped by a Bankruptcy Filing

Virtually all actions by creditors to collect the debts you owe are stopped the minute you file bankruptcy. Here are some special exceptions.

Law Office of Robert L. Firth May 20, 2013

5 Big Ways Chapter 13 Can Save Your Home

Chapter 13 is known as the home-saver. It provides a set of tools, each of which solves a different problem. It’s a powerful combination.

Law Office of Robert L. Firth May 13, 2013

Why STATE Property Exemption Laws Can Be Used in FEDERAL Bankruptcies

The U.S. Constitution makes bankruptcy a federal procedure. So how come it’s different in every state because of the property you can protect?

Law Office of Robert L. Firth May 6, 2013

Qualifying for Chapter 13

Chapter 13 sometimes gives you huge advantages over Chapter 7. So how do you qualify for those advantages?

Law Office of Robert L. Firth May 1, 2013

Bankruptcy & Joint Accounts in Coachella Valley

So what happens to joint accounts when one person files for bankruptcy? It varies depending on you specific state’s law, but below are a few considerations.

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