Thank you 2005 Amendment to the Bankruptcy Code, for thoroughly confusing every last bankruptcy client that happens to view my website or advertisements. You see, as an experienced bankruptcy lawyer, I am bound by certain restrictions on advertisements for my bankruptcy law firm. Case in point: “We are a debt relief agency. We help people [...]
So you have taken a huge step an filed for Arizona bankruptcy protection? Congratulations – you are one step closer to a debt free life. Your creditors will no longer be bothering you, so feel free to plug your phone back into the wall. I bet you are wondering what happens next. Well, a 341 [...]
I recently stumbled across a South Carolina case, as described by a fellow blogger. In short, the chapter 13 bankruptcy plan was rejected by the trustee, because it included two pretty good sized mortgage payments as required expenses. The problem? One was a primary mortgage on a second seperate home, in which a family member resided. This [...]
Unless you have been living in a cave, you have probably heard about the dramatic rise in both bankruptcy filings and foreclosures. We in Phoenix, as well as our neighbors in the sunny state of California, have been hit especially hard. Watching things play out from the perspective of a bankruptcy lawyer, I have noticed there [...]
I have noticed there is a good amount of confusion when it comes to secured debts. It is understandable, really. Every time you enter into a financial agreement – buying a home, securing a car loan, applying for credit cards – there are pages and pages of information spelling out the terms of the agreement. [...]
What Is A Bankruptcy Automatic Stay? How Do I Get One? Do I Want An Automatic Stay? If you are considering filing for consumer bankruptcy protection – you have probably discovered the little language that we bankruptcy attorneys like to throw around. Let’s call it banklish, or perhaps boringlish is more fitting. Regardless, it can [...]
Hi there folks. If you are a regular reader, I am sure you have hear be say that bankruptcy law can be a bit dry (e’hem boring) at times. Personally, I love it. In what other areas of the law can you get 100% client satisfaction? My clients come to me stressed and out of options, [...]
Let me just tell you, it is a bad idea to try and play games with your bankruptcy case. I don’t know if we should blame it out the movies, but for some reason many potential debtors come into my office with the intention of withholding information from their bankruptcy trustee. What’s worse is that [...]
Hands down – the biggest hesitation I see clients face is trying to decide is bankruptcy is the right option for them. If it wasn’t such a serious topic – it might actually be humorous! I have some people coming in ready to file ASAP, with paperwork and payment in hand. The only problem? They [...]
I’ve had many clients confess, part way through the bankruptcy process, that they were extremely nervous prior to our initial consultation. To their own detriment, I believe that several even postponed filing because of this anxiety. I have to say that my feelings were just a little hurt when I realized that many people have [...]
Chris Ariano is a top Arizona bankruptcy lawyer. He has devoted a large majority of his legal career to mastering the intricacies of successfully filing for consumer bankruptcy protection, focusing specifically on Arizona chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcy.
On a daily basis, Chris prepares and files bankruptcy petitions for residents of both the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas. Having an unparalleled work ethic, Chris is devoted to guiding clients throughout the entirety of the bankruptcy process.
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