Articles by George Vogl
Will I Lose My Property and Money If I File For Bankruptcy?
Published on May 29, 2026
The analysis for all of these questions is substantially the same. Remember, bankruptcy was designed to provide the honest but unfortunate debtor a fresh start on their finances. It was…
Can I Buy A New Car While In Bankruptcy?
Published on May 26, 2026
You are able to buy a new car while in bankruptcy, but the process is different depending on whether you are in a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. Additionally, there…
How Is A Leased Vehicle Treated In Bankruptcy?
Published on May 22, 2026
Leased vehicles are treated very differently, and somewhat more simply, than financed vehicles in bankruptcy. In a typical lease, you will have paid an initial downpayment to get the vehicle,…
Will Bankruptcy Help If My Vehicle Has Already Been Repossessed?
Published on May 21, 2026
Bankruptcy will absolutely stop repossession of your vehicle if the case is filed prior to the vehicle being recovered by the lender. Upon filing for bankruptcy protection, the Automatic Stay…
Can I Keep My Car If I File For Bankruptcy?
Published on May 19, 2026
The vast majority of people who file for bankruptcy protection are able to keep their primary vehicle. Those with multiple vehicles may be able to keep all or may only…
How Does Bankruptcy Affect Multiple Or Different Types Of Investment Properties?
Published on May 18, 2026
Having multiple investment properties, or even a single high-value investment property, can affect which chapter of bankruptcy you elect to file under. The first key is determining how these properties…
Will I Lose My Rental Property, Vacation Property, Second Home Or Other Real Estate In Bankruptcy?
Published on May 15, 2026
Unlike your primary residence, other types of real estate that you own generally do not have any exemptions available to apply to them. One common exception to this rule is…
Can I Sell My House After Filing For Bankruptcy?
Published on May 14, 2026
Yes, but there are considerations. In Chapter 7, if you wait until after your Section 341 Meeting of Creditors and the bankruptcy trustee files their Report of No Distribution, you…
Does Filing For Bankruptcy Affect My Spouse If Our Home Is Owned Jointly?
Published on May 13, 2026
This very much depends on your specific circumstances. First it must be determined by how the home is held jointly, as there are several ways to legally do this. Most…
What Happens To My Homeowner’s Association (HOA) Dues In Bankruptcy?
Published on May 9, 2026
HOA dues are a bit of a different type of creditor in bankruptcy. They are generally a statutory lien against the property, so they cannot be avoided and must be…

