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Law Office of Robert L. Firth July 6, 2020

Paying Unpaid Child/Spousal Support before Bankruptcy

Before filing bankruptcy, should you pay child/spousal support debt in the meantime? This may depend on whether you file Chapter 7 or 13.

Law Office of Robert L. Firth June 30, 2020

What Estate Planning Issues Should I Handle During the Coronavirus Pandemic?

The California government has released a plan for reopening the state’s economy during the coronavirus pandemic. Currently, the state is opening lower-risk workplaces with adaptations. However, state officials recently reported a massive uptick in positive COVID-19 cases.

Law Office of Robert L. Firth June 29, 2020

Unfiled Tax Returns and Bankruptcy

If you’re considering filing bankruptcy, should you first prepare and submit any unfiled income tax returns? Should you prioritize paying them?

Law Office of Robert L. Firth June 22, 2020

More Actions to Take When Considering Bankruptcy

If you’re considering filing bankruptcy, what debts can you incur and which should you avoid? What are the possible consequences?

Law Office of Robert L. Firth June 8, 2020

The Best Bankruptcy Advice: Get Legal Advice

Businesses considering bankruptcy get intense legal advice before filing. You would also be smart to get solid advice to make a good decision.

Law Office of Robert L. Firth June 1, 2020

Paying Missed Mortgage Forbearance Payments

If you receive forbearance on your mortgage payments under the CARES Act, when do you have to catch up on those missed payments?

Law Office of Robert L. Firth May 25, 2020

Pandemic Mortgage Forbearance

Mortgage delinquencies skyrocketed in April. One big reason: the pandemic CARES Act provided for extraordinary mortgage payment forbearance.

Law Office of Robert L. Firth May 20, 2020

What Is the Difference Between a Will and Living Trust in California?

You have several planning tools to consider as you work with your attorney to draft your estate plan. Two of your primary options are a will and living trust. Some choose to use one or the other, while others utilize both.

Law Office of Robert L. Firth May 18, 2020

Consumer Bankruptcies Not Increasing–Yet

After declining significantly since 2010, consumer bankruptcies edged up in 2019, increased in March, then oddly sharply declined in April.

Law Office of Robert L. Firth May 11, 2020

New Modified 7-Year Chapter 13 Plans

The coronavirus CARES Act temporarily allows ongoing Chapter 13 plans to be amended or “modified” to last a total of 7 years (instead of 5).

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