Washington Bankruptcy Law Lawyers

Frequently Asked Questions

• What should be included in a letter of explanation of bankruptcy?
   If you apply for credit or a loan following a bankruptcy discharge, the lender may request that you provide a letter of explanation of bankruptcy, which is simply your written statement … more
• How do I make a motion for judgment to be marked as satisfied in bankruptcy court?
  The only way to remove a judgment against you in court records is to either pay off, or satisfy, the judgment, or to have the judgment discharged through bankruptcy proceedings.  Even once … more
• How do I report bankruptcy fraud?
  In order to make a report of suspected bankruptcy fraud, you should contact the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) by mail or e-mail.  Your report should include the name and address of the … more
• What is a bankruptcy motion for reconsideration and how do I write one?
  A motion for reconsideration asks the bankruptcy court to reinstate a bankruptcy case thathas been dismissed for one reason or another.  In your motion, you should request the bankruptcy … more
• What is bankruptcy job discrimination?
  The U.S. Bankruptcy Code does make it illegal for an employer to discriminate on the basis of an employee’s bankruptcy.  For example, an employer may not fire an existing employee … more