If you have been terminated by your employer for an illegal reason or in breach of an employment contract, you can sue for wrongful termination. An illegal reason or breach of contract is required because most employment in California is on an “at will”...
WHAT DEBTS ARE ERASED BY A BANKRUPTCY? Most unsecured debt is erased in a bankruptcy except for: Child support and alimony; Debts for personal injury or death caused by your drunk driving; Student Loans. Income tax debt. Note on Private Student Loans: On June 7 2007,...
Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Each Provide Different Benefits While a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy both offer benefits to the individual consumer, each type of bankruptcy provides the individual consumer with differing types of benefits....
AB 1775 – Wage Garnishments: Exempt Earnings. Increases the amount of wages protected from garnishment. Under existing law, the maximum amount of wages exempt from garnishment was the lesser of 25% of an individual’s weekly disposable earnings or 30 times the federal...
Many people see bankruptcy as an admission of failure, irresponsibility or weakness. They fear the prospect of filing for personal reasons, adding to the strain of financial distress and uncertainty. While there is no question that declaring bankruptcy has its...