Mar
23
Lancaster, California, attorney explains how utility shut off is affected by filing bankruptcy!
March 23, 2011 | Comments Off
Many times when people are faced with impending debt, they start looking for shortcuts to save money–using coupons and sales to buy groceries and other necessities, making sure to turn off all lights and appliances when they are not being used, or letting a few bills slide in hopes of catching up on the payments [...]
Mar
11
Wondering what a creditors meeting is? (Lancaster attorney David Lozano is here to answer all your bankruptcy questions!)
March 11, 2011 | Leave a Comment
Filing bankruptcy is just the first step in the bankruptcy process. There is also a 341 meeting–or creditors meeting, which usually takes place 20 to 40 days after you file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. At this meeting, you and your attorney discuss your financial situation with the bankruptcy trustee assigned to your case. [...]
Feb
14
Bankruptcy for the small business owner
February 14, 2011 | Comments Off
Business owners often devote a full 40-hour work week to managing their business. This simply goes with the territory of owning a company, but I’ve found small business owners go a step further. They spend more than the allotted 40 hours a week making sure every project and final piece of paperwork is in order, [...]
Jan
24
What about my credit score? (Hint: Bankruptcy is good for your credit score in the long run)
January 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment
We can all agree that a good credit score is handy to have. So why would you risk the score you have by filing bankruptcy? To be frank, you risk more by doing nothing. Your credit score is already hurting or you probably wouldn’t be in the pickle you’re in, right? Look at it this [...]
Jan
10
Want to know if you qualify for a Chapter 13 bankruptcy? (Los Angeles bankruptcy attorney David Lozano will help you find out!)
January 10, 2011 | Comments Off
Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 are the two most common bankruptcy plans that people file for. Chapter 7 is known as classic bankruptcy because it eliminates debt in one fell swoop! Chapter 13 is a reorganization plan, which is filed by people who simply need more time in order to catch up on their payments. [...]
Jan
5
Want to avoid burdening your loan co-signer when you file bankruptcy? (Southern California bankruptcy attorney David Lozano is here to help!)
January 5, 2011 | Comments Off
If you meet a friend for dinner and agree to go dutch, it would be rude to then stick your dinner company with the bill. It’s the same situation if you file bankruptcy without consulting the co-signer of a loan that has not been paid in full. While your debt may be eliminated with Chapter [...]
Jan
3
Want to keep your home, car, and personal possessions despite your debt? (Los Angeles bankruptcy attorney David Lozano can make it happen!)
January 3, 2011 | Comments Off
Bankruptcy laws were designed to benefit you, the average Californian! Bankruptcy is granted by a federal court to either businesses or individuals who are in debt and need a fresh start or an extension on their payment deadlines.
Dec
24
What does a credit counseling service do? Bankruptcy attorney David Lozano reveals the truth!
December 24, 2010 | Comments Off
In the blog prior to this, I revealed the truth about debt settlement agencies. Today I want to shed a little light on another service known as a credit counseling service. Now, perhaps you think I’m just partial to bankruptcy since I’m a bankruptcy attorney. Well, you’re right! Bankruptcy is a solution to the problem, [...]
Dec
22
Do you know the truth about debt settlement agencies?
December 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment
You see advertisements for debt settlement agencies all the time. With a debt settlement plan, if you agree to pay your debt through them, the agency will try to negotiate with your creditors for a lower payment. As you may be able to tell, there are a few flaws in their claim (at least for [...]
Dec
13
Chapter 7 or Chapter 13–Part 2 (Hint: West Covina bankruptcy attorney David Lozano is here to provide advice!)
December 13, 2010 | Comments Off
I said in my last post that Chapter 7 bankruptcy is harder to qualify for than Chapter 13. But what if you qualify for both? Which should you choose? This is why West Covina bankruptcy attorney David Lozano is here–to help you make the right choice! The key to deciding which bankruptcy claim is right [...]
