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2023-01-26 01:09
Find Out What You Cannot Do When You File Bankruptcy In Colorado While it’s important to know what you can do when you file bankruptcy in Colorado, it’s equally important t… Read More
2023-01-21 15:26
Things You Can Do When You File Bankruptcy In Colorado Wondering what you can do when you file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Colorado? Read on to learn more about the Chapter 7 and C… Read More
2023-01-12 17:44
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Is A Bad Idea If… Wondering if Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a bad idea? Read on. We’ll go over the pros and cons of filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Hopefully, by th… Read More
2022-12-28 00:01
Bankruptcy And Credit Card Debt Will bankruptcy help with credit card debt? Yes, bankruptcy can be a helpful option for individuals who are struggling to pay off credit card debt. When you f… Read More
2022-12-22 21:43
How To File Bankruptcy In Colorado Wanting to learn about filing bankruptcy in Colorado? We can help. This article will provide a detailed roadmap of the bankruptcy process in Colorado. We h… Read More
2022-12-16 18:45
How Much Do You Pay Back In Chapter 13 Bankruptcy? Asking yourself if you pay back everything in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy? As an experienced Denver, Colorado Chapter 13 bankruptcy attorney, I… Read More
2022-12-15 17:31
Downsides To Filing Chapter 13 Bankruptcy At the end of nearly every Chapter 13 consultation, I get the same question: “What is the downside to filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy?” Aft… Read More
2022-12-09 14:27
What Is A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Lawyer In Colorado Going To Cost Me? “How much do you charge?” is the number one question I get. That’s what you’re here for. Yo… Read More
2022-12-09 04:09
How Long Do I Have To Wait For My Chapter 7 Discharge? For most people, a typical Chapter 7 bankruptcy will be open for about 120 days after filing the case. What happens between the case fi… Read More
2022-12-08 21:09
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy And Court Ordered Judgments Other than winning the Powerball, Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the most powerful tool there is to destroy overwhelming debt. It can eliminate stag… Read More
2022-12-08 15:15
Concerned About Your Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Being Denied? I get it. You’re nervous about filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy. You’ve talked to so many people and have been mining the inter… Read More
2022-11-17 21:26
Wondering how to file bankruptcy in Colorado? Read on to learn what steps you need to take to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Colorado to eliminate overwhelming debt. How To File Bankruptcy In… Read More
2022-11-15 15:10
Avoid Foreclosure And Keep Your Home In Colorado Want to know how to avoid foreclosure in Colorado? We can help. Read on to learn about the Colorado foreclosure process, how to avoid foreclo… Read More
2022-10-30 13:47
Researching the benefits of a 100% Chapter 13 bankruptcy plan? Read on! This article will give you information to help you make a decision about whether or not a 100% Chapter 13 bankru… Read More
2022-09-24 14:01
The number one question I get on Fridays is, “can I file bankruptcy on a garnishment?” Fridays are paydays. And payday may be the first time you learn that a creditor is garnishi… Read More
2022-08-29 17:07
Is Your Vehicle Protected When You File Bankruptcy In Colorado? A recent case out of the Western District of Oklahoma got me thinking that I needed to write an article to clarify just what k… Read More
2022-08-16 11:31
Running a small business can be rewarding, especially if you like calling the shots. However, many small enterprises have thin margins, and more than half eventually fail. If you have a Smal… Read More
2022-08-03 20:31
Did you know that more than 400,000 people in 2021 alone filed for bankruptcy? Most people know that filing for bankruptcy can do damage to one’s credit score, but how long will b… Read More
2022-07-28 19:15
Can I File Bankruptcy More Than Once? Job loss, medical bills, economic downturns and other unforeseen events are common reasons Americans struggle with debt. The bankruptcy process exists t… Read More
2022-07-25 13:13
Most people strive to pay their bills on time and in full. Yet, disaster can strike. You can lose your job or simply overextend yourself. When that happens, digging out of the hole can range… Read More
2022-07-03 12:11
Your Student Loans May Help You Qualify For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy If someone has to file bankruptcy, I generally prefer to be able to get them into a Chapter 7 instead of a Chapter 13. It&rsq&hell…Read More
2022-05-30 16:25
I can’t think of a more powerful, effective tool in eliminating overwhelming debt than the one provided in United States’ Bankruptcy Code. No tool will get a person on the road t… Read More
2022-05-23 21:20
Whenever a potential client tells me they have a “simple” bankruptcy, I force myself not to laugh out loud. Bankruptcy is a minefield and time and time again I’ve discovere… Read More
2022-04-24 14:15
At the risk of making broad generalizations, I seem to meet with two groups of people during initial consultations: those who think that none of their personal belongings are protected when… Read More
2022-04-11 19:22
By definition, bankruptcy is a way for people who have more debt than they can afford by giving them a fresh start. There are two types of bankruptcy, for individuals called chapter s… Read More
2022-04-03 14:30
If you’re thinking of filing bankruptcy, then you’re far from the only one. About 1.5 million Americans file bankruptcy every year! Although filing for bankruptcy may seem s… Read More
2022-01-07 00:14
If you’re dealing with overwhelming debt, you may feel all alone. Isolated. Desperate for solutions. You’re not the only person struggling. Did you know that one out of eight Ame… Read More
2021-12-20 13:54
Facing overwhelming medical bills or a job loss? Thinking about filing for bankruptcy? If so, you’re not alone. The number one reason why people file bankruptcy today is medical b… Read More
2021-12-15 13:49
In ancient Greece, defaulting on debt could mean risking your autonomy. “Debt bondage” was a form of enslavement whereby you could only resume your freedom once you paid off your… Read More
2021-12-11 00:00
Filing bankruptcy often gives you a clean financial slate, but your credit scores take a serious hit. The most important factor that determines your credit score is your payment history… Read More
2021-12-04 14:05
It’s not unusual for my clients to owe some sort of student loan. Student loan debt is one of the fastest growing types of debt that consumers in Colorado are dealing with. If you&rsqu&hell…Read More
2021-10-31 13:31
One of the last questions I get during a consultation is whether or not someone should stop paying their creditors before they file bankruptcy. This seems like a simple… Read More
2021-10-26 12:15
I have a recurring nightmare. No, it isn’t the one where I’m in the ninth grade, and I show up completely unprepared for a math test and end up completely bombing. It’s the… Read More
2021-10-24 22:13
Our phone rings more on Fridays, usually toward the end of the day. That’s when people are opening up their paycheck or checking their bank balance on their phones and noticing that th… Read More
2021-10-21 12:18
Technically, you don’t have to have your tax returns filed before your bankruptcy is filed. But, depending on whether or not you file a chapter 7 or a chapter 13 bankruptcy in Colorado… Read More
2021-10-18 14:10
There are two things I want you to get from reading this short article: first, the bankruptcy court is probably not going to be interested in your car; second, if the bankruptcy court is int… Read More
2021-09-27 13:17
Chapter 13 bankruptcy involves reorganizing debt (as opposed to liquidating dischargeable debt in Chapter 7) over a period of three to five years and requires filers to pay a percentage (any… Read More
2021-09-05 13:55
Bankruptcy is amazing. It can eliminate most debts, improve your credit score in the long run, and allow you to rebuild your financial future. Unfortunately, its power is not all-encompassin… Read More
2021-08-29 15:12
You do not have to have a bankruptcy lawyer to declare bankruptcy. Nope. You can represent yourself. In fact, approximately 15% of all individuals who file bankruptcy in Colorado, go through… Read More
2021-07-31 14:13
Nothing in the bankruptcy process creates more anxiety for my clients than their meeting of creditors. One of the best ways to manage that anxiety is by helping my clients prepare for… Read More
2021-06-07 13:45
Congratulations! Your attorney has filed chapter 7 bankruptcy petition! Your journey through the bankruptcy process has begun and will be over before you know it. You just have a few things… Read More
2021-02-23 12:42
The security of their home is probably the number one source of anxiety for people who are considering bankruptcy. In this video, Denver, Colorado bankruptcy lawyer Peter Mullison discusses… Read More
2021-02-18 13:54
Being ready for your bankruptcy hearing starts at your initial consultation with your bankruptcy lawyer. Watch this video for some tips on how to make sure your meeting of creditors i… Read More
2021-02-15 15:33
One of the things that I constantly remind myself is that not only am I bankruptcy lawyer, I am also a consumer. Just like you, I have had to have my car repaired, go to the dentist, have a… Read More
2021-01-22 18:40
One of my favorite things to do as a bankruptcy lawyer is to crush the lies about the bankruptcy process that seem to be all over the Internet. The number one lie out there is that some… Read More
2021-01-17 15:34
As of this writing, our nation has been battling the COVID-19 health crisis for ten months. Hundreds of thousands of Americans have lost their lives to the virus. Even more have had their li… Read More
2020-11-30 12:22
We’ve discussed elsewhere the question of what happens in bankruptcy when your home is “underwater”, that is, when the balance owed on a mortgage loan is greater than the v… Read More
2020-09-22 22:56
That was the question facing the bankruptcy Court in Colorado in a recent case involving the debtor, who is an elderly widow, and her daughter. Because she suffers from advanced demen… Read More
2020-08-23 13:00
The Bankruptcy Code is written in a way that’s intended to treat all similar creditors class fairly when the debtor’s property is distributed. If a debtor gives a creditor a &ldq&hell…Read More
2020-07-18 13:31
A recent bankruptcy court decision out of Ohio is important in view of the possibly significant medical expenses incurred by some patients receiving emergency hospital care during the COVID… Read More
2020-05-18 16:28
Colorado Bankruptcy Court Holds That Personal Injury Suit Proceeds May Be Includable In a Chapter 13 Debtor’s Disposable Income In the recently decided case of In re: Adamson, the Bank… Read More
2020-04-09 12:38
I’ve put together some thoughts on steps you can take to deal with your finances and debts during this period of financial uncertainty and hopefully avoid bankruptcy altogether. If you… Read More
2020-04-02 14:52
We have gotten a flurry of phone calls from people who are concerned about the impact of current health crisis on the financial well being. We will try our best to stay up to date on… Read More
2020-03-30 14:10
If you operate a small business and have outstanding loans, you probably gave a creditor a mortgage lien on real estate assets of the business and, quite possibly, your personal residence as… Read More
2020-01-03 13:03
There are many reasons a small business may wish to file for bankruptcy protection. Economic downturns, natural disasters and many other events beyond an owner’s control may cause a sm… Read More
2019-12-14 22:48
The Student Loan Crisis Many would say that calling the current student loan situation in the United States a crisis is an understatement. In 2019, the total of outstanding student loans is… Read More
2019-11-29 14:39
If you are the owner of a catering, local courier or other small service business, you probably already understand that you have a better chance of success than your counterparts in sales-ba… Read More
2019-10-24 12:15
Treatment of Fraudulent Debts in Bankruptcy We have written in a previous article about the risk of revocation of a bankruptcy discharge if the debtor is found to have committed bankruptcy f… Read More
2019-10-01 23:42
According to the most recent 2018 Veterans Administration Benefits Report, 5.2 million veterans and dependents receive some type of VA disability or survivors benefits. The average annual pa… Read More
2019-07-28 11:55
Chapter 13 is a different legal animal. It is a powerful tool that can help you reorganize your debts and help you break free of overwhelming debt. But it also very complex, with several fac… Read More
2019-06-17 11:35
My job is to help you get rid of as much debt as possible, in the shortest amount of time possible, and to make sure you keep as much of your assets as possible. That means that, even if you… Read More
2019-01-06 00:02
If you’d like to learn more about the bankruptcy process, you can schedule your free consultation by clicking here Read More
2019-01-05 14:18
One of the common reasons that people come in to see me is to deal with a business that they can no longer sustain. Oftentimes, they have taken on credit card debt or unsecured loans to help… Read More
2018-11-19 13:01
Every six months or so the United States Census Bureau issues new information for the median income in each state. As of November 1, 2018, the median income for Colorado is as follows: House… Read More
2018-11-03 22:06
No good deed goes unpunished. As a bankruptcy lawyer, no cliche rings more true. That money you repaid to your parents they loaned you to fix your car? If you file bankruptcy, that can be a… Read More
2018-05-17 11:31
Real estate experts often advise homeowners that, when it comes to increasing a home’s value not all improvements are created equal. According to HGTV.com, a home seller can often reco… Read More
2018-05-15 10:52
Among the quarter million or so hits that Google returns for the search “tax relief” are thousands for so-called “tax relief” companies. During tax season, their ads… Read More
2018-04-16 11:15
The list of companies which have availed themselves of the protection from creditors provided by the U.S. Bankruptcy Code includes two of the Big Three auto makers, several major airlines an… Read More
2018-02-14 14:52
From time to time, we report on bankruptcy court decisions that may be of interest to our clients and friends Revocable grantor or “living” trusts are a popular alternativ… Read More
2018-01-04 12:45
While not as hard hit as Florida or California, Colorado was not unaffected by the bursting of the housing bubble in 2007 and 2008. As we approach the tenth anniversary of the greatest Ameri… Read More
2017-11-04 14:08
In a recent discussion on our blog about what can happen when one member of a multi-member limited liability company (LLC) files for bankruptcy, we noted the continued growth in the populari… Read More
2017-10-18 12:29
The popularity of limited liability companies (LLCs) in the United States has grown dramatically since the adoption of the first LLC statutes in the late 1970s. If you’ve opted to run… Read More
2017-09-29 13:11
When you entrust your bankruptcy case to us, you can be sure that we will use our many years of experience in Colorado bankruptcies to get you the best possible outcome. We will take the tim… Read More
2017-07-19 10:51
I recently had the experience of helping a client who was incarcerated when we filed his case, and I thought I would share some of the issues that we had to deal with. Hopefully, this will h… Read More
2017-03-28 16:47
I am often asked by people who are considering filing bankruptcy what the downsides to filing are. After helping hundreds of clients recover from financial difficulties, frankly, I haven&rsq&hell…Read More
2017-03-24 11:46
Chapter 13 bankruptcy is also known as personal reorganization and involves repaying a portion of your debts over the course of a three to five year plan. Most people who file Chapter 13 do… Read More
2016-11-28 13:54
Chapter 13 bankruptcy requires filers to repay a portion of the debt they owe. There are a few reasons why someone would file Chapter 13 instead of Chapter 7. The first is that their income… Read More
2016-11-17 12:54
In broad terms, there are two types of Chapter 7 bankruptcy case: “asset” and “no asset”. Most Chapter 7 filers have no asset cases. What that means is their assets… Read More
2016-11-11 14:13
I often get calls from people who want to know if I can help them file bankruptcy for their business. After trying their best, for one reason or another their business plan just didn’t… Read More
2016-10-20 12:19
I often get asked when I meet with someone who is thinking about filing bankruptcy, whether or not there is any chance that their bankruptcy would be denied. They are unfamiliar with the ban… Read More
2016-07-20 14:56
At least a few times a month, I’ll get calls from people that go something like this: They filed bankruptcy several years ago. They’re now trying to sell or refinance their home… Read More
2016-07-07 13:18
One of the greatest concerns that my clients have about the bankruptcy process is whether or not they’ll be able to keep their car. For most people, the answer is yes. In fact, in the… Read More
2016-03-23 14:07
When potential clients come into my office for a free consultation, they are usually concerned about two things: whether bankruptcy will get rid of their debts and how long will it take… Read More
2015-12-17 13:29
Not everyone who comes to me for help wants to file bankruptcy. Their problem isn’t that they’re dealing with overwhelming debt, but they are having trouble buying a car or a hom… Read More
2015-12-13 14:54
Although there are strict rules when it comes to collecting a debt, you can’t always rely on debt collectors to follow them. Unfortunately, there are debt collectors out there who will… Read More
2015-12-04 16:08
The Supreme Court recently held that a debtor in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceeding may not void a junior mortgage lien under §506(d) when the debt owed on a senior mortgage lien exceeds… Read More
2015-11-18 12:06
Contrary to what many people think, bankruptcy can sometimes be the best way to improve your credit score if it has been brought down by an inability to pay your debts. If you decide to file… Read More
2015-11-16 03:22
Denver, Colorado bankruptcy lawyer Peter Mullison discusses the Chapter 7 bankruptcy process in Colorado. If you’d like to talk to an experienced Colorado bankruptcy attorney, you can… Read More
2015-10-10 12:06
More times a week than I would care to calculate, I’ll sit down with someone who starts their story with, “I got a divorce and it wasn’t until after we divorced that I real… Read More
2015-08-03 12:40
On July 1, 2015, new laws went into effect that increase the amount of certain exemptions in Colorado that protect real estate and personal belongings when someone files bankruptcy. Exemptio… Read More
2015-06-19 11:49
One of the benefits of filing bankruptcy is the protection it offers from the actions of your creditors. The second we file your petition with the bankruptcy court, creditors can’t tak… Read More
2015-05-20 14:57
If you would like to learn more about how Chapter 13 bankruptcy works, we hope you’ll come in for a free, no-obligation consultation with an experienced Colorado bankruptcy attorney. Y… Read More
2015-05-04 15:38
Talk to any bankruptcy attorney who has been practicing long enough, and she’ll tell you that there are three main reasons someone turns to bankruptcy to straighten out their financial… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
One of the things that I talk about during initial consultations with potential clients are alternatives to bankruptcy. The biggest one, of course, is debt settlement. Debt settlement is whe… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
If you have been researching bankruptcy as an option to help you eliminate student loan debt, you know that the chances of that happening are almost zero. Student loans are virtually impossi… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Ask any bankruptcy attorney, and they’ll you that one of the top reasons people come to them is because they’ve recently gone through a divorce. Suddenly, their finances are in d… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
It’s fairly common for someone to start a consultation with the phrase, “I read on the Internet…” When it comes to student loans, that phrase usually ends with, &ldq&hell…Read More
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