Medical Bills and Bankruptcy: Health vs. Wealth?
Medical bills are causing many Rhode Island families to call an experienced bankruptcy lawyer. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy will wipe out medical debt.
RI Bankruptcy: Five Reasons to Choose Chapter 13
Because most debtors file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy and have their debts discharged within 100 days, why would any Rhode Island debtor choose a 5 year repayment plan, better known as a Chapter 13 bankruptcy? In a few limited circumstances, here are five reasons why. Five Reasons to Choose Chapter 13 Reason 1: You Can […]
Where is the Rhode Island Bankruptcy Court?
Address for RI Bankruptcy Court. The Rhode Island Bankruptcy Court is at 380 Westminster Street in Providence. The 341 meeting of creditors is held in room 620.
RI Bankruptcy Law:Preparing to File a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Preparing for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Rhode Island? Here is some practical advice to avoid future complications with your bankruptcy case.
Filing Bankruptcy in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, there almost 5,900 lawyers for a population of 1,050,788 people. We could easily fill the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) to capacity . . . . . . TWICE. If you needed to file bankruptcy in Rhode Island, could you imagine standing on the stage of PPAC trying to figure out which lawyer in […]
Bankruptcy Laws Can Protect Your House
In a recent video by ABC6 News, it was suggested that a person could lose their house if they file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. While there are limits to how much equity can be protected, the statement was misleading. The process is actually easy to understand and is designed to protect most homeowners who need bankruptcy relief. […]
Interview by ABC6 News: Filing Bankruptcy in Rhode Island
Here is a link to a recent news story about when you should consider bankruptcy as an option for debt relief. ABC6 News: Filing Bankruptcy in Rhode Island The only part of the story that should be clarified is that while a Chapter 7 bankruptcy limits the amount of equity you can protect in a […]
How Fast Can You File My RI Bankruptcy?
It takes about 90 days to get through a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Rhode Island. After I file your case, the RI Bankruptcy Court assigns a case trustee to review the file. The court then schedules a hearing date for the meeting of creditors (also called a 341 meeting). Your hearing will be about 30 days into the process and […]
RI Bankruptcy Lawyer’s Top 10 Documents
Are you drowning in debt? Do you rely on credit cards for daily living expenses? Are you wondering whether bankruptcy can help? If so, I offer a free 30 minute phone consultation to Rhode Island and Massachusetts residents who want to explore options. Ask me any question you want because there is no charge for the telephone […]
