Let's answer the top-line question right out of the gate: yes, filing for bankruptcy protection can most certainly save your business. The benefits of the bankruptcy laws do not exist solely for big companies. In fact, they can apply with equal effectiveness to save your...
The question can be taken on several levels. To take it literally: Yes, you can buy a house if you pay all-cash so you don't need a mortgage. Of course, that applies to very, very few individuals who declare bankruptcy under Chapter 7 (or sometimes Chapter...
A sheriff's sale can occur when a homeowner is unable to make good on their mortgage payments. It may seem like just another type of repossession sale, but there are a few factors that can cause some surprising turns. Understanding the ins-and-outs of how this...
Making financial commitments and incurring debts is a normal part of life for any ambitious person. These debts and financial obligations can become a burden for even the most successful people. When the burden becomes too heavy, smart people seek relief by filing for bankruptcy...
For years, small business debtors struggled to reorganize effectively after filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. However, the signing into law of the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019 (SBRA) aims to address some of these issues. SBRA (aka new Chapter 11v) will strike a balance...
Thousands of Pennsylvanians owe money to a bank, finance company, or creditor. The lender, when providing funds, often has a security interest in property owned by the borrower -- a phenomenon known as collateral. Having this security interest provides protection to the creditor in the event...
