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Powers and Duties of a Chapter 11 Debtor in Possession
A Chapter 11 bankruptcy allows a business facing insolvency to reorganize its debts so that it can have a chance to return to financial health. In most cases, the business continues to be operated by its owner, but under the supervision of the bankruptcy trustee. The owner becomes a debtor in possession. The role of […]
Adversary Proceedings Regarding Discharge of Debts
The major goal of a bankruptcy is the discharge of all or some of your debts, thereby giving you a fresh financial start. However, there may be grounds for a creditor or the bankruptcy trustee to object to the discharge of certain debts. This sometimes results in an adversary proceeding, which is a case within […]
The Critical Role of Disclosure Statements in Chapter 11
A type of bankruptcy often used by businesses and individuals with large debt burdens is Chapter 11, in which the debtor retains control of its assets and operations while it works to return to financial solvency. The debtor must make regular payments for the benefit of creditors in accordance with a debt reorganization plan approved […]
How Often Can You File for Bankruptcy?
Often, successful completion of a single bankruptcy case is enough to put a debtor back into solvency, but there may be further financial crises in store that require additional filings. There is no limit to the number of times you may file for bankruptcy, but there are limits on how often you can do it. […]
The Effects of Bankruptcy on Your Tax Obligations
While tax obligations generally cannot be avoided by filing for bankruptcy, there are certain exceptions. Taxes may be dischargeable depending upon the nature of the tax debt and the debtor’s actions prior to filing bankruptcy. There are two prerequisites for seeking discharge of taxes in bankruptcy. First, the obligations must be for federal, state or […]
How Subchapter V Helps Individual Debtors Get Chapter 11 Plans Confirmed
Chapter 11 is used mostly by financially stressed companies seeking protection from creditors while working to pay off debt and return to solvency. This form of bankruptcy relief is also available to qualifying individual debtors, but until recently it was too complex and costly to be feasible for them. However, the Small Business Reorganization Act […]
Avoiding Conduct That Could Amount to Bankruptcy Fraud
Fraud occurs when a person makes a material misstatement of fact with the intent of deceiving someone else for personal gain. Fraud committed by a debtor can derail a bankruptcy case and have other disastrous consequences. There are two general types of bankruptcy fraud: pre-filing fraud and fraud committed while the bankruptcy case is in […]
Methods of Determining Reorganization Value in Chapter 11
The goal of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy is to allow a troubled business to stay in operation while it resolves its debts and to emerge in a solvent condition. A Chapter 11 reorganization plan must ensure that creditors will be repaid more on their debts than if the company had been closed and its assets […]
The Timeline for Completing Chapter 11: How to Avoid Delays
Chapter 11 bankruptcy offers a company the opportunity to get relief from debt, reorganize and emerge as a financially viable entity. It is a powerful remedy, but it can involve a lengthy process. A Chapter 11 can take anywhere from a few months to five years or more, depending on the size of the company […]
Understanding the Rules for Repeat Bankruptcy Filings
Even after getting a fresh start by filing for bankruptcy, it is possible to fall on hard times again. Whether due to an illness, job loss or something else, you may find yourself needing to consider a repeat bankruptcy. The good news is that you can file bankruptcy as many times as you need to […]
