Filing a bankruptcy petition often seems intimidating to our clients because of the many steps and requirements involved in the process. While it’s true that bankruptcy proceedings in the U.S. have several requirements, forms, schedules, and a mishmash other legal formalities, filing for bankruptcy doesn’t have to be insurmountable. At Behm Law Group, Ltd., we […]
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Entries from December 2016
What to Expect from a Meeting of Creditors when Filing for Bankruptcy in Owatonna, MN
December 29th, 2016 · No Comments
Tags: Bankruptcy · Chapter 13 Bankruptcy · Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Major Bankruptcy Acts in the U.S. During the Twentieth Century and Their Significance for Bankruptcy in Marshall, MN, Today
December 21st, 2016 · No Comments
Bankruptcy laws have changed significantly since the early twentieth century, and even since the mid to late 1900s, amendments and jurisdictions have altered how bankruptcy cases in the U.S. are processed. To an individual or small business unfamiliar with the bankruptcy system, the information involved in bankruptcy laws can seem complicated, tedious, and even confusing. […]
Tags: Bankruptcy · Bankruptcy Code
Dallas’s Threat of Bankruptcy and How Municipal Cases of Bankruptcy Can Force Government Employees to File for Bankruptcy in Mankato, MN
December 15th, 2016 · No Comments
In late November, reports covering the delicate financial situation of Dallas, TX, began to appear in several publications, including the New York Times. The possibility of Dallas filing for municipal bankruptcy has forced many individuals and small businesses tied into the city budget on the defense. Though Dallas is far from south-central Minnesota, its municipal […]
Tags: Bankruptcy
Why Cases Are Dismissed When Filing for Bankruptcy in Redwood Falls, MN
December 14th, 2016 · No Comments
In the early half of the 20th century, the bankruptcy system in the United States was much less rigorous than it is today, and could be abused with relative ease. This abuse led to hundreds of cases with less than deserving bankruptcy petitions, and the system was finally altered with successive overhauls and additions to […]
Tags: Bankruptcy · Bankruptcy Attorneys
Collaborative Possibilities for Debtors Filing for Bankruptcy in Redwood Falls, MN
December 7th, 2016 · No Comments
Handling financial troubles alone is trying, but when you fall into a situation where filing for bankruptcy would be your best option, the process can often seem inescapably daunting. For an individual filer, Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the most common and generally the best option for relieving debt. Behm Law Group, Ltd. can help you […]
Tags: Bankruptcy · Chapter 7 Bankruptcy