Mistakes When Filing Bankruptcy
Recently, there has been an increase in programs offering to help you file for bankruptcy on your own. I do not recommend that you use any of these services, even…
Should You File Bankruptcy?
Many times couples and individuals do not know when to consider bankruptcy – Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. Should you file bankruptcy? Should you file now? Hopefully this checklist may…
Chapter 7 Overview
Chapter 7 is sometimes called a “liquidation” or “straight” bankruptcy. In Chapter 7, a business or consumer debtor obtains a “discharge” of all debts. The discharge will be after a…
7 Benefits of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
The Law Offices of Keith F. Carr represents individuals and businesses in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. Many people do not understand how Chapter 13 can help them other than it is…
Surrendering property in bankruptcy
Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Many times I stress to clients that bankruptcy law allows you to save your car or house. But bankruptcy law also can be used to surrender items that you no…
Correcting mistakes on your credit report
New legislation has been passed which allows consumers to file a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau if they cannot correct mistakes on their credit reports.
California’s Financial Disclosure Requirement For Divorce
I find that few couples who seek an uncontested divorce in California know about the disclosure requirements. In California, each spouse to the divorce settlement must disclose all community and…
Save Your Employee Stock Options In Divorce
Many working spouses collect stock options during marriage (especially in Silicon Valley) as a form of compensation for employment. These options are considered community property if earned, vested, and exercised…
If Your Spouse Has an Attorney, Shouldn’t You?
When speaking with prospective clients, I sometimes ask: if your spouse has an attorney, shouldn’t you? There are five reasons why you should have your own representation in your divorce…
How to divorce-proof your home
You are no doubt aware of the basics of divorce law in California. Community property is property acquired by a couple during the marriage. Community property is awarded to each…
Add On to Reduce or Increase Child Support
In a family law proceeding, many parents forget to include “add ons,” direct costs associated with child care such as child care costs or transportation costs.