Before commencing any discussion of the relative merits of Chapter 7 bankruptcy versus Chapter 13 bankruptcy, it is necessary to underscore how important it is to discuss whether one should file bankruptcy to address financial issues with an experienced bankruptcy...
Month: July 2014
Getting Responsive Treatment after your Auto Accident
On behalf of Giddens & Gatton Law, P.C. | Jul 21, 2014 | Uncategorized
Right after a person gets involved in an automobile accident, the responding police officers, whether in New Mexico or elsewhere, will invariably ask that person if he or she needs immediate medical attention. Sometimes it is difficult to assess that question...
Abandonment of Debtor’s Property in Chapter 7 Cases
On behalf of Giddens & Gatton Law, P.C. | Jul 17, 2014 | Uncategorized
In Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases debtors enjoy certain protections - such as the automatic stay which protects the debtor's property from creditors and lawsuits and other actions - but also gives up certain control over the estate's assets. Upon filing the Chapter 7...
Sales of Existing Homes Still on the Rise Nationally and in Albuquerque
On behalf of Giddens & Gatton Law, P.C. | Jul 14, 2014 | Uncategorized
Last week it was reported that sales of new homes in the Albuquerque area had declined after a few years of steady increases. Now we see that this is not the case for existing homes. Just as sales of previously owned homes rose nationally for a third straight month in...
Automatic Stay Key Feature of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
by Giddens & Gatton Law, PC | Jul 11, 2014 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
One of the key protections afforded to debtors who file Chapter 7 bankruptcy actions is the automatic stay. Upon filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, the court, without prompting from interested parties, issues an automatic stay under § 362(a) of the bankruptcy code....
In Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Time Limits Conflict with Notice Provisions
On behalf of Giddens & Gatton Law, P.C. | Jul 7, 2014 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
When a Debtor files a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition, creditors and other interested parties must meet certain time limits in order to challenge discharges of certain debts and additional developments in the case. But, in some instances, whether these time limitations...
Court Exercises Authority to Require Medical Examinations in Personal Injury Case
On behalf of Giddens & Gatton Law, P.C. | Jul 1, 2014 | Personal Injury
When a person files a personal injury case to recover damages for physical and/or medical injuries, a court either at the state or federal level has the authority to order the plaintiff to undergo a physical or mental examination. The court must be asked to order such...
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