Overview of the Bankruptcy Process

Article I, Section 8, of the United States Constitution authorizes Congress to enact “uniform Laws on the subject of Bankruptcies.” Under this grant of authority, Congress enacted the “Bankruptcy Code” in 1978. The Bankruptcy Code, which is...

Need a Lawyer? Judge for Yourself

Image via Wikipedia Going through a divorce? Launching a business? Hurt in a car accident? Writing a will? Facing a lawsuit? In any of these situations, you may consider hiring a lawyer to advise you or represent your interests. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC)...

Bankruptcy Basics Video Series

Bankruptcy is a legal process that provides relief to many individuals who can no longer pay all of their debts. The Bankruptcy Basics video series provides basic information to debtors, creditors, court personnel, the media, and the general public on different...