What To Expect At Your 341 Meeting

What To Expect at Your 341 Meeting in Utah 341 Meeting Instructions Your section 341 meeting of creditors is approaching, so to help ensure a smooth meeting this video will provide you with instructions relating to that meeting. We’ll cover several things: first, who’s involved; second, what to wear; third, what to bring with you; […]

Can I File Bankruptcy Without My Spouse?

Frequently clients need to file for bankruptcy, but want to do so without his or her spouse being affected.  That raises the questions: Can a married person file bankruptcy alone? How is the non-filing spouse impacted when their spouse files bankruptcy alone?

Should I Sign A Reaffirmation Agreement?

A reaffirmation agreement is an agreement by which the debtor agrees to remain personally liable for a debt post-bankruptcy.   A reaffirmation agreement essentially eliminates the benefit of filing for bankruptcy in Salt Lake or one specific debt.  Because reaffirming a debt undermines the most basic benefit of filing for bankruptcy in Salt Lake, you should […]

What Should I expect in My Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

So you’ve decided that you need to file a Utah chapter 7 bankruptcy and you’re wondering: What Should I Expect in my Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? Here’s an overview to answer that question. When Will I Go To Court? You won’t, unless something really unusual happens in your case.  Most Utah chapter 7 bankruptcies never have […]

Can I Discharge Federal or State Taxes in Bankruptcy?

Erase Your Debt

“I heard that I can discharge my tax debt, is that true?”  The preceding question is one that is frequently posed in our Utah bankruptcy practice.   Federal and State income taxes may be eligible for discharge under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 of the bankruptcy code under certain circumstances. Chapter 7 bankruptcy provides for a […]