Behm Law Group, Bankruptcy Attorneys

When you work with a lender to enter into a property loan agreement, you will most likely have a voluntary lien built into that contract. Property liens are effective methods for lenders to secure the loan value they give you in case of bankruptcy or other inability to repay. All liens act to protect the […]

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When it comes to navigating loans, it can take a frustrating amount of information and savvy to negotiate the process from start to finish. Whether you need support to buy a car, pay medical bills, finance your business, or for any other purpose, finding the right lender is the most important step. Unfortunately, there are […]

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Bankruptcy in the U.S. is a system designed to pull individuals and businesses out of severe debt while resolving those debts with creditors as best as possible. In this way bankruptcy is a highly effective process for recovering from severely crippling debt and getting a fresh start financially. However, filing for bankruptcy does have its […]

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Life is full of unexpected events. When it comes to debt and financial difficulties, it’s best to deal with those life events head on. You may have accumulated debts over the years or be struggling with sudden expenses, but whatever the reasons leading up to severe debt, you don’t have to face it alone. Getting […]

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Over the past 50 years, bankruptcy law has seen changes that have affected how individual consumer and business cases are handled today. The most recent overhaul in bankruptcy law came in 2005 when the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA) was enacted to prevent the possibility of filers taking advantage of the system […]

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If you own a business and are struggling to meet payments on anything ranging from rent to utilities, you may benefit from taking advantage of the government-regulated system of bankruptcy. While it might seem like a big step to take, bankruptcy is designed to help businesses of all sizes into a full financial recovery. In […]

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  Bankruptcy is often viewed as a last option for those with extreme debt and low income, but there’s more than one kind of bankruptcy available to individuals and businesses. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the type of bankruptcy that fits the description that’s most often associated with being bankrupt due to the liquidation of the […]

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With medical insurance getting more expensive each year and procedures becoming more technically-advanced with new equipment and medicines, individuals can easily accumulate overwhelming medical debt very quickly. While studies may debate whether severe medical debt is directly causing an increase in U.S. bankruptcies, the fact remains that it’s often a correlating problem most filers experience. […]

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When you file a petition for bankruptcy, your case will immediately see the effects of an automatic stay. Whether you qualify for Chapter 7 liquidation bankruptcy or choose to file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you can benefit from the court-ordered halt to creditor action that takes the form of an automatic stay. The power of […]

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When you file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy, your debts will be restructured into a three to five-year repayment plan that fits your income and financial situation. For those with incomes too high to pass the Means Test or who wish to hold on to most of their nonexempt properties, Chapter 13 is a highly effective […]

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