FAQ: Bankruptcy

How Can I Tell Whether My Bankruptcy Has Been Dismissed or Discharged?

There is quite a bit of difference between a bankruptcy dismissal and a bankruptcy discharge and whether you’ve filed for bankruptcy in Maryland, Pennsylvania or elsewhere, discharge is the desired outcome. A bankruptcy discharge occurs when you have done everything you’re supposed to do. Once your discharge has been entered, your creditors can’t sue you […]

What Do I Need to Do If My Assets Exceed Allowed Exemptions?

The good news is that you have more than one option when you file for bankruptcy and discover that your equity and assets are “over-exempt”. An “over-exempt” status occurs when your assets – not including your IRA and your home – are worth more than the exempted amount. Some examples include cash, furniture, tax refunds […]

How can you oppose a motion for summary judgment?

There are two ways to oppose a motion for summary judgment. The first way is to establish that there is a dispute over the facts. E.g., there might be a dispute regarding how much money is owed under a promissory note. Or there may be a dispute as to whether payments were truly made. There […]

What is the meaning of “a motion for summary judgment”?

A motion for summary judgment is a tool for a party in litigation to use for winning and ending the lawsuit. When no facts are in dispute, there isn’t a need for a trial because the court can consider both sides’ positions based upon papers, affidavits and documents, and other items that are part of […]

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