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Discover the Bankruptcy Truth blog, from Minnesota Bankruptcy Attorneys Walker and Walker. and see whether filing for bankruptcy is right for you.
You'll learn how it works, what happens before and after your Chapter 7 Bankruptcy or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, what to expect, and what you can keep. If you're struggling financially, don't wait, find out how to get out of debt today.
2024-04-17 21:33
In a tale of triumph, Walker & Walker recently led a client to a significant financial breakthrough, showcasing the power of Chapter 7 bankruptcy. With expert guidance, Walker & Walk… Read More
2024-04-04 02:31
During challenging financial periods, Walker and Walker serves as a reliable source of assistance, offering crucial support to individuals such as Jenny George as they navigate the complexit… Read More
2024-03-28 03:46
Facing bankruptcy can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to concerns about losing vital assets like your car and house. Fortunately, Walker and Walker Law Firm specializes… Read More
2024-03-13 01:06
Struggling with wage garnishment presents a significant challenge for many hardworking individuals across various industries. This legal process, which involves employers withholding a porti… Read More
2024-03-07 02:38
Imagine the sinking feeling of having your car repossessed, only to learn that it’s scheduled for auction. That’s exactly what our client faced. With the auction date set for 03/… Read More
2024-02-15 01:29
In the world of law, last-minute victories are not uncommon, and our recent experience was no exception. When our client arrived last Wednesday, facing a sheriff’s sale scheduled for t… Read More
2024-01-10 23:59
In a recent feature on Bloomberg, Minneapolis bankruptcy attorney Andrew C. Walker, representing Walker & Walker Law Offices PLLC, is making waves with his unique approach to client advo… Read More
2023-11-30 01:30
Have you heard that getting rid of student loans through bankruptcy was almost impossible? Well, things are changing, especially for many folks in Minnesota. There’s a chance n… Read More
2023-10-26 02:02
In a recent legal showdown, our distinguished attorney, Christopher Anderson, spearheaded a triumphant defense in the protection of our client’s fire-damaged RV, marking a… Read More
2023-09-18 21:58
What is the difference between a joint filing or a separate filing for Bankruptcy?
If you are married, you have the option to file bankruptcy jointly with your spouse. This means that… Read More
2023-09-07 01:12
Facing Challenges Head-On
In the world of legal victories, we’re thrilled to share a story that goes beyond the usual legal stuff – it’s a story of determination, hard wo… Read More
2023-08-31 20:32
The good news about Chapter 13 bankruptcy is that your life doesn’t need to go on pause once we file your case. You can live! Get married, have a child, move! We can always adjust your… Read More
2023-08-22 20:45
How do you qualify for a “Straight Bankruptcy”?
The most common type of bankruptcy is a Chapter 7. It’s also the most convenient. Many people tend to call it a “strai… Read More
2023-08-17 19:08
According to a new study done by the Department of Finance of Rice University, American University, Virginia Tech., and the University of Rochester, shows that while divo… Read More
2023-08-17 02:07
In a world where financial challenges can sometimes feel overwhelming, there’s a story that serves as a beacon of hope – a story of how an everyday occurrence turned into an extr… Read More
2023-08-07 14:53
The short answer is no.
Where Are Bankruptcies Listed?
They are stored on something called Public Access To Court Electronic Records. They are public, but people can only search after… Read More
2023-04-12 01:57
Do you owe more on your vehicle than it’s worth so you can’t sell it or refinance? Are you paying too much every month but no way out? Bankruptcy fixes that problem.
I’m MN… Read More
2023-04-03 16:00
I’m Bankruptcy Attorney Andrew Walker and my heating bill is up at least 50% compared to last year! I am seeing lots of clients come talk to me now who owe 2 or three thousand dollars… Read More
2023-04-02 16:00
I heard from one of our clients in Washington County recently, and she is totally killing it! Her score increased by 114 points on Credit Karma the day after getting her case numb… Read More
2023-04-01 16:05
Congratulations, your case is filed! Filing is the big day in bankruptcy. As of today, no creditor can take any action to collect a debt against you. They ha… Read More
2023-01-18 19:57
Attorney Andrew Walker recently won a victory in the Stepp case. In that case, Mr. Walker successfully argued that Minnesota law allows a person who recently sold a house to keep the m… Read More
2022-12-12 16:15
Bankruptcy Stops Eviction Orders From Being Granted
Bankruptcy is a very powerful legal process. It can stop almost any act to collect a debt, including evictions. But only if th… Read More
2022-08-08 19:54
Cryptocurrency and Bankruptcy in Minnesota
Cryptocurrency has grown from a niche product into a significant consumer investment. Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, and other cryptocurrencies are i… Read More
2022-08-01 13:51
Minneapolis Bankruptcy Attorneys at Walker & Walker Law Offices
Bankruptcy is a powerful weapon. It can help you avoid creditors and give you a new financial start. Most importantly, it… Read More
2022-01-27 15:48
Do you feel like you are buried in debt with no foreseeable way to get out from under it? Would you like to STOP harassing creditor calls, wage garnishments, pending foreclosure, and losing… Read More
2022-01-12 17:11
Illustration of tax refund form
Tax return filing season is starting soon. The IRS will let people file a little earlier than usual on January 24th. What about the state of… Read More
2021-11-19 18:23
The short answer is no. Filing bankruptcy DOES NOT affect a cosigner’s credit. A bankruptcy only goes onto the credit report of the person who filed the bankruptcy. T… Read More
2021-10-29 21:47
Gurstel Law Firm is a Debt Collections Law firm located in Golden Valley, MN. They often sue Minnesotans for unpaid debts from things like credit cards or medical bills.
A lawsuit in M… Read More
2021-10-08 20:10
The short answer is YES, you can be sued even if you have a debt settlement or debt consolidation agency working for you.
In Minnesota, debt settlement or debt consolidation agencies are not… Read More
2021-08-13 22:00
Minnesota Law Protects Homes From Most Debts
Minnesota began as a frontier state and has a long tradition of protecting the property of Minnesotans from Debt Collections.
The Minnesota Cons… Read More
2021-07-23 21:35
Is the trend changing for whether student loans can be discharged in bankruptcy? One court in New York is willing to go against the grain and rule for the student loan borrower. … Read More
2021-07-13 19:09
WHAT IS THE 2021 CHILD TAX CREDIT?
Minnesota parents should soon receive their first payments from the child tax credit. Congress and the Biden administration voted in March, 2021 to g… Read More
2021-06-30 20:32
Things you should know:
The Peacetime Emergency in the United States was protecting people during the pandemic from creditors. Things like garnishments, bank levies, account freezes we… Read More
2021-06-25 21:35
ARE DEBTS FOR CELL PHONES DISCHARGEABLE IN BANKRUPTCY?
When going over credit reports of Minnesotans looking for debt relief, I almost always find an entry for Sprint, or Verizon, or T-Mobil… Read More
2021-05-30 13:31
THE VAST MAJORITY OF BANKRUPTCIES DO NOT GO IN THE STAR TRIBUNE
People often ask me if their bankruptcy filings will go in the newspaper in Minnesota. The short answer is that the Sta… Read More
2021-04-28 17:35
Earlier this week, the governor’s orders preventing wage garnishments and bank levies started to expire. There are still some limitations in place, but as far as creditors are co… Read More
2021-04-26 20:30
Most of our clients see a 720 credit score only 2 years after bankruptcy. Just follow these any combination of these 4 easy steps to improve your credit score after bankruptcy. Bankru… Read More
2021-04-19 16:42
Here is a link to the episode on youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GzFG0Cdh8D8
The realities of filing bankruptcy are rarely mentioned on regular media, but on 4/18/2021 John Ol… Read More
2021-03-19 20:09
THE $1400 STIMULUS CHECKS ARE PROTECTED IN BANKRUPTCY
$1400 stimulus check are starting to arrive in peoples’ bank accounts, but is it protected in Bankruptcy?
YES, The March 2021 che… Read More
2021-03-01 19:56
People like to think that a credit report has a complete list of the debts that a person owes, but this isn’t true. I regularly pull credit reports when I meet with new clients s… Read More
2021-02-16 21:45
TOP 4 MISTAKES PEOPLE MAKE BEFORE BANKRUPTCY
I have been practicing bankruptcy law in Minnesota for just under 10 years. At this point I have seen most mistakes that a person can make… Read More
2021-01-25 17:22
Bankruptcy sometimes doesn’t work the way people think it will work. Here are the top 4 ways that it doesn’t work the way people expect it to work:
BANKRUPTCY AUTOMATICALLY… Read More
2021-01-13 23:06
Credit reports are supposed to show how much money a person owes on various debts and when or if the borrower is making payments on those debts.
Because bankruptcy makes many types of debts… Read More
2020-12-28 18:09
The Minneapolis Star Tribune recently ran an opinion piece stating that bankruptcy is a natural solution to the student debt crisis.
https://www.startribune.com/bankruptcy-is-the-solution-to… Read More
2020-12-05 15:07
The American economy is always changing and there are always new loan companies and new ways to borrow money. Most people know that bankruptcy works on (discharges) credit card loans a… Read More
2020-11-13 22:11
If a business isn’t making money and isn’t likely to start making money soon, then it often makes sense to close it. In modern America, there are many expensive costs to ru… Read More
2020-11-03 22:22
Sometimes an unemployment overpayment will go away in bankruptcy, but usually it survives. Whether it goes away or not depends on whether the overpayment . Chapter 13 Bankruptcy… Read More
2020-10-22 16:56
In Minnesota you can file bankruptcy on a bail bond. I have represented several people who have successfully filed on a bail bond, and it went away completely.
WHAT IS A BAIL BOND, WH… Read More
2020-09-23 20:45
What Is Bankruptcy?
Have you found yourself in a monetary situation that you can’t seem to get out of? Are you having problems paying your bills and lowering your debts?
Filing bankrup… Read More
2020-09-17 20:27
Minnesota Bankruptcy Attorneys That Can Help You
A common concern that many have when they consider filing for bankruptcy is the effect it has on their credit score. Bankruptcy can stay on… Read More
2020-09-09 17:04
Minnesota Bankruptcy Attorneys Fighting For You
Although bankruptcy has been around for awhile, it still has this misconception by those who have never filed that the courts will take basica… Read More
2020-09-01 16:05
What Does The Process Look Like?
Filing bankruptcy is a big decision to make and it is important that you have all available information before you begin the process. Chapter 7 Ban… Read More
2020-08-27 21:36
Bankruptcy Attorneys in Minneapolis & St. Paul
You worked your whole life to save enough money for retirement through a 401(k.) It is understandable to worry about what will happen to y… Read More
2020-08-06 22:12
How Death and Bankruptcy Work in Minnesota
It is not a situation that happens every day, but the unpredictability of life has seen it happen before. A debtor begins the necessary steps to f… Read More
2020-07-31 19:36
Minnesota Bankruptcy Attorneys You Can Trust
For many, any day that they have to go to a courthouse is a bad day. It can be incredibly nerve-wracking to stand in a courtroom, in front of a… Read More
2020-07-27 15:26
Minneapolis Bankruptcy Attorneys at Walker & Walker
If you are considering bankruptcy and married, you are likely prepared to have to file bankruptcy as a couple. This is the case for ma… Read More
2020-07-10 20:28
Which Is The Better Option For Me?
If you are considering bankruptcy, you may have been doing your reading on both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy in order to determine which is the bet… Read More
2020-07-07 17:25
Minneapolis Bankruptcy Attorneys Can Help You
Nothing is sure or permanent in life and, sometimes, things don’t happen the way we want or expect them to. We cannot control everything… Read More
2020-07-01 17:48
We’re Bankruptcy Lawyers in the Twin Cities
The act of filing bankruptcy will have a major effect on your credit once you file. Surprisingly enough, filing bankruptcy tends to i… Read More
2020-06-24 20:04
Filing For Bankruptcy in Minnesota Starts By Calling Walker & Walker
Many people across the globe are finding themselves under increasing pressure due to the amount of debt that is pili… Read More
2020-06-12 18:31
Can I Discharge PPP & EIDL Loans During Bankruptcy?
As the Covid-19 pandemic surged across communities in the U.S. many businesses were forced to shut their doors or drastically restric… Read More
2020-06-05 21:23
Walker & Walker Can Help You File Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
When debts get out of control, and someone can no longer pay them, one of the smartest legal options is to declare bankruptcy. How… Read More
2020-06-01 18:56
Minneapolis Bankruptcy Attorneys at Walker & Walker
Bankruptcy is a last resort, certainly, but it is a necessary evil when you are trying to get a fresh start and emerge from… Read More
2020-05-22 21:30
Bankruptcy Attorneys in Minneapolis & St. Paul
Deciding if you need to file bankruptcy is complicated. Consulting with an attorney at Walker & Walker Law can help you dete… Read More
2020-05-11 14:48
Minnesota Bankruptcy Lawyers Walker & Walker Can Help Your Case
The COVID-19 coronavirus has disrupted economies and lives all over the world. Small businesses and individuals with non… Read More
2020-05-06 21:51
Trust The Bankruptcy Attorneys at Walker & Walker
Minnesota consumers considering filing for bankruptcy had enough on their minds before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many who nev… Read More
2020-04-24 18:21
Bankruptcy Attorneys in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Brooklyn Park & Blaine
Many Americans are facing financial difficulties which could not have been predicted and bankruptcies are expected… Read More
2020-04-21 13:52
Protecting Your $1,200 Stimulus Checks
The Covid-19 pandemic has almost brought the world to a stand-still. People are staying home in a bid to stay safe and comply with orders. Many busine… Read More
2020-04-10 18:18
The coronavirus is resulting in serious financial consequences for some Minnesotans. Many non-essential workers have been laid off or are now working reduced hours. Schools are closed, leavi… Read More
2020-04-08 21:50
Bankruptcy Filings To Increase During COVID-19 Pandemic
Unfortunately for the world of business and homeownership, bankruptcies are not expected to decline during this tumultuous t… Read More
2020-03-27 20:41
Many of our Minnesota clients are worried about more than just credit card debt-they also fear having their utilities shut off, especially during the world we live in these days with coronav… Read More
2020-03-24 22:17
There’s good news for relatively new Minnesota residents who are struggling to pay their debts. It’s not difficult to meet the residency requirements for filing bankruptcy in Min… Read More
2020-03-17 21:18
In 2005, a law was passed that drastically reduced the ability of citizens to form fair repayment plans and discharge debt. Our bankruptcy system must be fixed to give responsible citiz… Read More
2020-03-10 15:35
Most people overestimate the harm from filing bankruptcy and underestimate the good that comes of filing it. This website and lots of others have long lists of the benefits of filing… Read More
2020-02-28 20:25
For everyone, bankruptcy isn’t part of “the plan” they had for their life. However, even if no one plans for it, bankruptcy is an option for when things just get out of con… Read More
2020-02-27 23:25
Need a Bankruptcy Attorney in the Twin Cities? Call Us Today!
Bankruptcy is a helpful and generous provision for citizens that have fallen on hard financial times. It provides a legal frame… Read More
2020-02-17 14:22
Contact Us Today For A Free Case Evaluation
Chapter 7 is often referred to as “straight bankruptcy.” This gives the impression that all of your debts will be eliminated. You&rsq&helli…Read More
2020-02-07 21:32
Considering Bankruptcy? Contact our Minneapolis Bankruptcy Lawyers First!
When you file bankruptcy, you are filing because you are left with very few other options. Your finances are out of… Read More
2020-02-03 12:09
Hearing the words “bankruptcy” can be scary, but it shouldn’t be! Making the decision to file is life-changing, and one that can make a huge difference in your future. The… Read More
2020-01-27 17:13
Facing Bankruptcy? Give Walker & Walker a Call Today!
Bankruptcy provides relief to individuals and families every year in Minnesota. Despite being an option for many, some of the people… Read More
2020-01-16 21:17
Affording a Bankruptcy Lawyer in Minnesota
It is a great irony that when you need to file for bankruptcy, the first advice you get is to hire a lawyer. If you have a need for bankruptcy, it… Read More
2020-01-09 16:31
Why Should You Even Pay Your Creditors?
If you are going to file for bankruptcy in the future, you may wonder why should you even continue to pay your creditors? Well, you shouldn’t… Read More
2020-01-02 15:37
Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Minnesota lets you wipe out your debts and start anew, but what happens to your assets? Which ones can you protect and which ones will you lose? Most… Read More
2019-12-31 21:01
Minnesota residents often hesitate to file bankruptcy when they have existing liens or judgments. Many believe that once they have a judgment against them, it is then too late. Our attorney… Read More
2019-12-20 21:20
If you’ve been in debt, then you know what it’s like having debt collection creditors call to find out when they can expect you to start making payments again. While it’s b… Read More
2019-12-05 17:44
Facing Bankruptcy in Minnesota? Call Walker & Walker Today!
When you hire a bankruptcy lawyer, they will be able to explain and knowledgbly walk you through the bankruptcy proce… Read More
2019-11-29 16:02
Minneapolis Bankruptcy Attorneys
Frequently, clients come to us with a fear that filing for bankruptcy will cause them to lose most of their property. Alleviating that fear is one of the re… Read More
2019-11-21 22:14
Minnesota Bankruptcy Lawyers Fighting For You
If you are considering filing for bankruptcy, you probably have many questions. Often, our clients ask us what kinds of debts can and cannot be… Read More
2019-11-14 22:56
Twin Cities Bankruptcy Lawyers Fighting For You
People don’t like the idea of bankruptcy. It is something that many people fear having to claim, especially if they have a small busine… Read More
2019-11-07 20:22
Minneapolis Bankruptcy Attorney Fighting For You
Previous unpaid debts such as medical bills, collections, and loans can come back to haunt you in a very serious way…in the form of a… Read More
2019-10-31 17:52
There is nothing fun about being in debt. It gets scary for people when they start to think about bankruptcy. Often, people who come into my office are at a loss, trying to decide what they… Read More
2019-10-25 16:35
Read the full text of attorney Bennett Hartz’s court victory in the Mlaskoch v. LVNV Funding case.
In this order, the judge agrees with Walker & Walker that debt collectors should… Read More
2019-10-24 20:59
Minnesota Bankruptcy Attorneys Fighting For You
When a debtor files for protection under Chapter 7 of the bankruptcy code, they must meet certain financial criteria. Chapter 7 may be used b… Read More
2019-10-12 16:09
One of the biggest challenges of bankruptcy is that people need to file bankruptcy because they don’t have any money, but it COSTS MONEY to file bankruptcy. Bankrup… Read More
2019-10-04 18:19
Learn from Andrew Walker how you can afford a bankruptcy lawyer when filing for bankruptcy.
When you file for bankruptcy, you typically have to give up any luxury assets as part of the proce… Read More
2019-10-03 15:50
Getting approved for renting apartments or other housing is a good reason to watch your credit score. Everyone knows that in the Twin Cities Metro, there is a housing shortage, so lan… Read More
2019-09-27 20:48
Is bankruptcy the best choice for me? How will a bankruptcy affect my credit score?
It’s a myth that filing for bankruptcy destroys your credit rating. To the contrary, filing fo… Read More
2019-09-19 16:04
Bankruptcy Attorney Serving Twin Cities
While it is not something that happens often, it is possible for your Chapter 7 bankruptcy case to be dismissed by the court. What a bankruptcy dismi… Read More
2019-09-13 19:54
When you have enough money to pay only the minimum payment every month, bankruptcy is often the most sensible option. While you have a number of options on the table when you reach this poin… Read More
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