What is a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

If you are facing debt problems, bankruptcy may be a viable solution. The experienced Sacramento metropolitan area/Northern California defense attorneys at the Montefalcon Law Offices are here to help you if your financial position necessitates the consideration of a bankruptcy case filing under Chapter 7,...

What Income Is Included In The Means Test?

Congress, through its enactment of The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA), created what is known as "The Means Test" to determine potential bankruptcy debtors' ability to repay any of their general unsecured debt. Debtors compute their income as defined by...

About Sole Business Proprietors & Chapter 7 Cases

Alberto Montefalcon serves individuals who need to file bankruptcy. Many are consumers, some married, some single, who need to address and solve their problems related to financial hardship. At times, some of these individuals operate their own businesses as sole proprietors. How does this affect...

Paying Your Bankruptcy Attorney In A Chapter 7 Case

An experienced and knowledgeable bankruptcy attorney such as Alberto Montefalcon may assist anyone whose financial situation necessitates the filing of a bankruptcy case. Prospective bankruptcy debtors need someone to provide them with information about their rights, including whether to file a bankruptcy case. Many prospective bankruptcy...

Amending Bankruptcy Schedules

Unfortunately, bankruptcy debtors, especially those that represent themselves, often make errors on their bankruptcy petition, schedules, or statement of financial affairs. However, while they may correct any mistakes with the necessary amendments, retaining an experienced bankruptcy attorney like Alberto Montefalcon at the very inception of...

Scheduling (Listing) Your Debts In A Bankruptcy Case

To learn about bankruptcy, contact Alberto Montefalcon, an experienced Sacramento metropolitan area/Northern California bankruptcy attorney. Contact his office online or schedule a consultation at any of our three conveniently located offices. Telephone our downtown Sacramento office at (916) 444-0440, our South Sacramento office at (916)...