ATTENTION:The Srai Law Offices are fully-operational during the COVID-19 global pandemic. We continue to handle cases and operate business as usual, in accordance with mandated safety guidelines.
X
Going through divorce is difficult. Going through divorce and bankruptcy can be even more complicated and anxiety-driven. If you are legally separated or in the process of filing for divorce while going through bankruptcy, you have the option of separating your cases into two so that you and your spouse can do what you want …
Continue reading “Filing for Bankruptcy During Divorce or While Legally Separated”
Read More >>The coronavirus pandemic seriously impacted all aspects of our lives. The virus especially impacted the livelihood and survival of small businesses due to a combination of government shutdowns, consumer caution and depressed consumer spending. In an effort to provide a lifeline for many small businesses and owners, the Corona Virus, Aid, Relief and Economic Security …
Continue reading “What Are My Options If Can’t Pay Back My PPP Loan?”
Read More >>From iconic department stores and entertainment giants to small mom and pop stores and individuals, the Covid-19 pandemic has seemingly spared no one in its devastation of the U.S. economy. Falling consumer demand, reduced entertainment spending, and stay-at-home orders mandating certain businesses stay closed have taken a major toll on the retail industry that was …
Continue reading “Bankruptcies Continue Still One Year Into the Pandemic”
Read More >>Filing for bankruptcy can get you immediate protection for many actions taken by creditors, including a landlord who you may owe rent to. This protection is called an “automatic stay.” Landlords, similar to most other creditors, are covered by this automatic stay because the law stops “any act to obtain possession of [your] property” or …
Continue reading “Will Filing for Bankruptcy Stop a Rental Eviction?”
Read More >>Filing for bankruptcy is never an easy decision. Although many different factors can impact each consumer’s decision, one common consideration is what will happen to debt owed to friends and family members. Most people who are looking to file bankruptcy often first look for ways to protect personal relationships and pay off those close to …
Continue reading “Should I File Bankruptcy If I Owe Friends and Family?”
Read More >>Debt hurts California families in many different obvious and direct ways. There is no doubt that juggling debt and dealing with creditors and debt collectors is stressful. For some families, carrying debt can mean not having available money to buy the more lavish things in life, while for others it means cutting back on daily …
Continue reading “The Impact of Financial Stress of Your Health”
Read More >>Misguided legal advice can hurt anyone, but especially those individuals considering or in the midst of a bankruptcy proceeding. Although family and friends usually mean well, misguided or inaccurate bankruptcy advice can negatively impact your decision or the outcome of your bankruptcy situation. Too often, this form for ill-advice comes in the form of dire …
Continue reading “Buying a House After Filing Bankruptcy”
Read More >>Just like any other legal claim, the law allows only specific amount of time for creditors to file a lawsuit for debt owed. This window of time to file a lawsuit or other legal proceeding is called “statute of limitations.” In California, the statute of limitations on most debts is four years. This means that, …
Continue reading “Suing for Old Debt in California”
Read More >>
