When money problems start piling up and filing for bankruptcy appears to be the only option, the timing suddenly starts to matter in ways that many people don't expect. A paycheck arrives late. A tax ...

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Navigating Rule 2004 of the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure can be difficult for litigators, but with more and more lawsuits filed in bankruptcy court, it is important to understand its reach.

A 500-page bill to make bankruptcy more onerous is expected to pass the Senate today. The House has agreed to pass it too, and President Bush says he-ll sign it. Bankruptcies have increased from ...

A bankruptcy lawyer will guide you through the process of filing for bankruptcy and discharging your debts. Find out if you need one and what to expect.

Gowon Bowe, chairman of the Clearing Banks Association, told Guardian Business yesterday that stronger bankruptcy legislation is an important part of the policy and legislative framework that would le ...