People who use medical marijuana in Texas may run into problems in bankruptcy court when it comes time to set up a court-ordered repayment plan. Businesses in the marijuana industry have had trouble seeking bankruptcy protection, even in fully legal states, due to the...
Year: 2019
Economic forces behind current decline in bankruptcy filings
The latest report about bankruptcy filings produced by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts indicated that filings have reached their lowest number since 2010. Prior to 2010, consumers had sought bankruptcy protection in increasing numbers due to the financial...
New law increases bankruptcy protections for veterans
Military veterans make up about 10% of the population in Texas and around the country, and about 1 in 4 receive disability benefits from the Veterans Benefits Administration. Disability benefits paid by the Social Security Administration are protected from creditors...
Medical bills, the wolf at the door and bankruptcy help
It is no secret that medical costs across the U.S. have skyrocketed or that it affects people of all ages. Even those who have health care insurance struggle. Sometimes, it comes down to a choice between paying medical bills and buying groceries. This is when...
Bankruptcies remain on a credit report for years
Those who file for bankruptcy in Texas will likely notice that the filing is listed on their credit reports. How long it stays on a credit report depends on what type of protection an individual sought. If a person filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, it will stay on that...
More elderly people file for bankruptcy
An increasing number of older people in Texas and across the country are filing for bankruptcy. There are a number of factors contributing to the problem of people facing severe economic crisis after they reach retirement age. While in 1991, only 2% of all bankruptcy...
The process to obtain new debt during a repayment period
In a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case, a Texas debtor can ask to accrue new debt during the repayment period. However, a trustee must review the request, approve it and send a motion to incur new debt to the judge. A copy of the motion will also be sent to creditors. If all...
Why millennials declare bankruptcy
Finding and maintaining financial security as a millennial can be difficult. According to a recent study, people between 25 and 34 years old have $42,000 in debt on average. If you are a millennial dealing with debt, you may start to consider filing bankruptcy. If...
The difference between Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy
Those who need help getting their finances in order could do so by filing for bankruptcy. In most cases, a debtor in Texas or any other state will file for either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is for those who have unsecured debts and make...
Study finds many millennials have credit card debt
While some Texas millennials might be burdened by student loans, far more are likely to carry credit card debt. According to a report from CompareCards.com, only 37% of millennials around the country said they had student loan debt compared to 67% who had credit card...