How do I know if I qualify for bankruptcy protection? How do I know if I pass the means test? What is the best way to determine if I qualify for chapter 7? In a nutshell, Arizona debtors must successfully pass the means test in order to qualify for chapter 7 bankruptcy. The purpose of [...]
Can I file bankruptcy without my boss knowing? Will my family find out if I file for bankruptcy protection? What will my neighbors think if I file for bankruptcy? Eeeeeek! If I had a dollar* for every instance in which a potential bankruptcy debtor expressed fear over their friends and family learning of their bankruptcy, [...]
Ahhhhh, Tucson. A Small town feel with big city conveniences? Check! World class Mexican food? Check! Saguaro National Park? Check! Warm sunny days and cool desert nights? Check! 360 degree mountain views? Check! Really, what more could you ask for? What you may not know is that I started my legal career in Tucson. Imagine 1000 terrified [...]
What a great question! See, I am constantly trying to explain to clients and potential clients why in the world anyone would file for bankruptcy protection under chapter 13 of the bankruptcy code. Well, we have stumbled upon another one of those reasons today. One such benefit of filing for chapter 13 bankruptcy protection is [...]
Perhaps it is just another sign of our faltering real estate market, as Phoenix-based Realty Executives seeks protection under chapter 11 of the bankruptcy code. According to owner Richard Rector, the company is currently working on adjustments (such as lease renegotiation and cutting expenses) that would allow the company to continue in our sub-optimal real estate economy. [...]
Must I be deficient to file bankruptcy? Can I file bankruptcy if I am not yet behind on my bills? Questions like these are seen pretty darn frequently around my office. To be honest, I am not sure where this misconception started. Perhaps these potential debtors have previous experience with loan modification, which can require [...]
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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