Personal Bankruptcy FAQs

• Q: What are the chances of renting a house during bankruptcy?
  A:  It is entirely possible to rent a house during your bankruptcy proceedings, but there are certain steps that you can take to maximize your chances of doing … More
• Q: What should be included in a letter of explanation of bankruptcy?
  A:  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 … More
• Q: How do I make a motion for judgment to be marked as satisfied in bankruptcy court?
  A: 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 … More
• Q: How do I report bankruptcy fraud?
  A: 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 … More
• Q: What is a bankruptcy motion for reconsideration and how do I write one?
  A: 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 … More
• Q: Can a bankruptcy court cancel a promissory note?
  A: Yes.  If your debts are successfully discharged in bankruptcy, then your outstanding promissory notes that deal with your current loan obligations are … More