Louisiana Bankruptcy Lawyers

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What Is Bankruptcy?
A bankruptcy is a legal declaration that an individual or organization is unable to pay its creditors or debts. Bankruptcy filings are mostly regulated by laws under the jurisdiction of the … more
Is child support dischargeable in bankruptcy?
Typically, child support obligations cannot be discharged through bankruptcy. Child support obligations might include other types of support as well, such as medical bills or educational expenses … more
Do I need an attorney to file bankruptcy?
Federal law does not require you to have an attorney. You are allowed to file pro se, that is, on your own without an attorney. However, without the assistance of an attorney, it is extremely … more

Zone of Insolvency - How to Conduct Business When Bankruptcy is a Looming Possibility
Corporate Boards of Directors always have complicated decisions to make. However, those decisions become incredibly more complex when the company has entered a “zone of insolvency” and is considering bankruptcy. Generally, Boards of Directors owe a fiduciary duty to the company’s shareholders. That means that they must make decisions for the company based on a … more
What are the Basics of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
With recent changes in bankruptcy law, more and more people are finding themselves ineligible for traditional Chapter 7 bankruptcy, or liquidation; as a result, the trend is toward more Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings. By filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you are essentially entering into a repayment plan that permits you to repay all or a portion of your debts over a certain time … more