Charlotte Personal Injury and Bankruptcy articles including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 from The Layton Law Firm and Attorney Chris Layton.
Can I File Bankruptcy In North Carolina?
BankruptcyWhile you may be eligible to file a Chapter 13 or Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the first question is determining in which state you are entitled to file. In legal terms, this is a question of “Venue.” The bankruptcy statute related to venue is…
Filing Bankruptcy And Personal Injury Claims
Bankruptcy, Personal InjuryOften, a specific event in your life leads to the filing of a bankruptcy. If the event gives rise to loss of work, you’re unable to pay our bills. If the event gives rise to insurmountable bills, you may be unable to maintain your monthly…
Why You Should File Your Tax Returns
BankruptcyIt’s Tax Time
It’s tax time. You know you’re going to owe, and you also know you don’t have the money to pay the IRS what you’ll owe them. It may seem like a necessary and even strategic move to not file your return. The bankruptcy…
Chapter 13 – Best Interests Test
BankruptcyClients considering filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy are often confused when the discussion with their attorney turns to a comparison between a Chapter 13 and a Chapter 7. The debtor has already decided to file a Chapter 13, so why does the attorney…
Foreclosure Postponed!
BankruptcyI spoke with a law firm in Charlotte today the specializes in representing banks in foreclosure proceedings. I was calling about the property of a client. I was told that my client’s foreclosure had been postponed from January until April.…
Notice Of Hearing Prior To Foreclosure
BankruptcyIf you’ve received a Notice of Hearing Prior to Foreclosure in the mail, your rights are about to be affected. This notice means that the bank holding a mortgage on your home is moving forward with the foreclosure process and forgiveness of…
Family loans In Bankruptcy – Disclosure Is The Key To Success
BankruptcyFamily loans, pending lawsuits, recent payments, and transfers of ownership… the list goes on. All of these and more need to be disclosed to your bankruptcy attorney. My first job as a Charlotte bankruptcy attorney is to convince my clients…
Talk To An Attorney About Bankruptcy Today
BankruptcyThe things you do today affect a future bankruptcy filing. The right time to talk to an attorney about bankruptcy is now, even if you think you may not file for a few months. Here are a few great reasons to talk to a bankruptcy lawyer today,…