Monthly Archives: July 2020
What the Supreme Court’s Recent Decision Means for Iowa’s DACA Recipients
Many immigrants arrived in Iowa during childhood. While their parents may not have followed U.S. immigration law in settling here, their children had no say in the matter. Many of these children grew up to become valuable parts of their local communities, even though legally they are still considered “unauthorized aliens” who are subject… Read More »
Do I Qualify for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? And What Are My Options If I Don’t?
A Chapter 7 bankruptcy allows you to discharge most, if not all, of your outstanding unsecured debts, such as credit card bills. However, federal law requires you to satisfy a “means test” before you can actually file a Chapter 7 petition. The basic idea behind the means test is that higher wage earners–i.e., people… Read More »
Can Bankruptcy Wipe Out All of My Debts?
If you are having trouble paying your bills, especially in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, you may be wondering if bankruptcy can help. Most individuals file for either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. In a Chapter 7 case, known as a liquidation, a judge will “discharge” your obligation to repay certain debts… Read More »
