How To File a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Petition

Chapter 7 bankruptcy timeline helps explain how a typical bankruptcy works.

RI Bankruptcy Advice: Tell the Truth

Your Duties to Disclose During Bankruptcy A successful Chapter 7 bankruptcy requires honesty in order to work. When filing for bankruptcy in Rhode Island (or any state for that matter), honesty is not just necessary: it is mandatory. Anyone filing for bankruptcy should know that they are expected—required, rather—to act in good faith and be completely […]

“How Much Do You Charge To File Bankruptcy”

What does a Rhode Island Bankruptcy Cost? An experienced bankruptcy lawyer should quote you a fee tailored to the complexity of your case. There is no one-price-fits-all because every case is different. Be skeptical of any attorney who quotes you a fee without first taking the time to understand your situation.

Do Chapter 7 Debtors Have to go to RI Bankruptcy Court?

In most cases, debtors who file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy relief in Rhode Island, do not have to go the RI Bankruptcy Court. Instead, they attend a brief hearing known as a Section 341 meeting of creditors that typically lasts less than 5 minutes.

RI Bankruptcy Law: Giving To Charity While Bankrupt

RI bankruptcy court won’t interfere with Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 debtor from making charitable contributions unless there is a clear attempt to avoid creditors

Bankruptcy Lawyer’s Advice on Reaffirmation Agreements

RI bankruptcy lawyer explains reaffirmation agreements and how to protect property in a Chapter 7 bankrutpcy without becoming personally liable.