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Learn The Steps in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Remember to consult with a competent attorney at LONG & LONG P.C. throughout this process for a comprehensive understanding and smooth navigation of the bankruptcy process. Our law firm is well-versed in helping clients through these steps and can provide the necessary guidance. Call now at 303-832-2655!

The Four Main Players in a Bankruptcy In every bankruptcy case there are at least four different players.    The law firm of Long & Long, P.C. have decades of combined experience in bankruptcy. Martin Long is a former Chapter 7 Trustee, ensuring that clients’ rights, property, and money is protected from creditors and others. Call Long…

Bankruptcy puts your family in a better financial position It is a common thing for family members to help out other family members with their finances or with larger ticket items, such as a house, a car, large appliances, et cetera. So, it is also natural for some of them to inquire as to why you and/or…

Bankruptcy can often help a small business If you own a small business, you know that there are many considerations and challenges to keeping your business afloat and your revenue flowing into your company. In addition to the necessity to keep the revenue flowing, the small business owner must do their best to keep both…

As a Bankruptcy Attorney, I occasionally have clients ask, “Can I change from one chapter to another under the bankruptcy code? And if so, which chapter should I file under?” The short answer is: Yes. You may convert from a Chapter 7 to a Chapter 13, and vice-versa, with certain restrictions and limitations. A Recap of…

Divorce is costly. Not only are legal fees for divorce high, but the lack of joint income after divorce may propel one or both spouses into financial instability.  If your ex files for bankruptcy, and you have taken out joint debts in the past, you may be 100% liable for those debts if your ex…

Every few years a new study or survey comes out that reinforces what most bankruptcy attorneys can tell you at least anecdotally–medical bills are one of the most common reasons for bankruptcy. For example, an article in the August, 2009 edition of the New England Journal of Medicine found that “medical problems” contributed to approximately two-thirds of…

I often hear from prospective bankruptcy clients that their wages, paycheck, or bank account have been garnished. In order for a garnishment to be issued in Colorado a judgment must first be entered against the debtor. I ask the prospective client if they recall being served with a summons and complaint. In many cases the…

If you have significant debt, you may already be aware that filing for bankruptcy can ease this pressure and serve as an avenue towards debt relief. To keep expenses as low as possible in this already financially strenuous time, you may be wondering if filing for bankruptcy is possible without an attorney. The short answer…

A no asset case in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the usual goal for a debtor. Why? A no asset case means you have no financial obligation to the bankruptcy estate. Unlike a Chapter 13 bankruptcy where you must make payments for three to five years. Who Makes the Determination of a “No Asset” Case?…