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North Carolina Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Plan Payments & COVID-19

In addition to the tremendous effect that COVID-19 had on the healthcare industry, it also affected the American economy. These effects will likely be felt for many years to come, so it is important that debtors understand protections that can…
What Should I Do About Creditors Calling After Bankruptcy?

One of the many benefits of filing for bankruptcy is that it can provide relief from the stress of debt. The pressure of worrying about losing your home, your car, and other property that means so much to you can…
Medical Debt Piling Up? Bankruptcy Might Help
The COVID-19 crisis is subsiding here in the United States. Thankfully, daily death tolls are decreasing, and many Americans are fully vaccinated. One of many lingering problems from the pandemic for some individuals will be medical bills relating to…
When Can I Get a Mortgage After Bankruptcy in North Carolina?

One of the questions many people have is “Can I buy a house after bankruptcy?” They might be worried about being able to obtain financing and how bankruptcy might affect their credit. The experienced bankruptcy lawyers at Sasser Law Group…
How Bankruptcy Can Clear Credit Card Debt

The average family has $6.300 of credit card debt, according to the most recent Survey of Consumer Finances by the Federal Reserve. For some households, the amount of credit card debt is crushing. This leads many people to wonder, “Can…
Chapter 11 Proof of Claim

A chapter 11 bankruptcy proof of claim can make the difference of whether you get paid at all for the full or partial amount the debtor owes you. Properly preparing this proof of claim and filing it within the appropriate…
6 Things That Happen After Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

When considering your debt relief options, you may wonder what happens after you file bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is a legal process that sets off a chain reaction of events. Some of these events are to protect you while others are to…
A Bankruptcy Connection to The Village (Formerly Called Cameron Village)
A west Raleigh shopping center recently changed its name from Cameron Village to The Village. Prior to the construction of the shopping center, an incident occurred that involved a father-son who both served as bankruptcy referees in Raleigh. Joseph Cheshire…
North Carolina Eastern District Bankruptcy Judicial Vacancy

The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals recently announced it will be filing a bankruptcy judge vacancy in Raleigh. For more information about the vacancy, click here. The process for appointing bankruptcy judges in the Fourth Circuit is that a seven-member Merit…
Can Bankruptcy Help You Retrieve Your Car After It Has Been Repossessed in North Carolina?

It is not uncommon for Sasser Law Firm to receive a phone call and the first words after “Hello,” are, “My car was just repossessed. Can I get it back if I file bankruptcy?” Of course, each situation can be…