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Bankruptcy in Brief              a service of the Moran Law Group

 

What do you want to know about bankruptcy?

No matter what sparks your interest in bankruptcy, you can find useful information here. 

• Bankruptcy alternatives for consumers 
• Rights of creditors 
• Business bankruptcy

You can begin with Bankruptcy Basics, which surveys the chapters of the Bankruptcy Code with links to further discussion of discharge, assets, and procedures.

Or..  search the entire site with a particular question.

Or....browse the available topics  

This site won't take the place of an experienced lawyer who can fully analyze your situation and explore your options.  This site will give you the background to come to that meeting better prepared to understand the alternatives and to participate in making a plan.

Ideas on how to decide if you can avoid filing, on your own or with the help of credit counseling.
Get insights on business bankruptcy and how it affects the business owners.
Find out what secured debts can be reduced or eliminated;  what factors are likely to trigger a non dischargeability complaint by a credit card issuer, and how tax problems can be solved
Understand the scope of the discharge in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 and how to weigh the short timeline of 7 against the discharge in 13.
Learn more about the impact of filing for relief on your credit record with ideas on credit when your case completes.
Before, during, and after bankruptcy, you have questions about how it works

We hope that you find information here that helps you understand bankruptcy and the alternatives available to you.  For advice about how the law applies to your particular situation, nothing beats the advice of an experienced bankruptcy lawyer, who can identify the important factors in your situation and describe your choices. 

Cathy Moran

8/13/06