by Jill Sullivan | Nov 7, 2025 | Bankruptcy, Eviction
When a tenant files for bankruptcy, it can instantly complicate an eviction process that was otherwise moving forward. Suddenly, the timeline stalls, legal procedures shift, and landlords must navigate federal bankruptcy laws that often override state eviction rights....
by Jill Sullivan | Nov 4, 2025 | Bankruptcy, Foreclosure
When a property goes through foreclosure and is sold, most creditors assume the process is complete. However, the legal landscape after a foreclosure sale can still hold complications, particularly when redemption rights come into play. Redemption rights allow...
by Jill Sullivan | Oct 30, 2025 | Foreclosure
When a borrower defaults on a mortgage, the lender has the right to foreclose on the property to recover the balance of the loan. However, foreclosure does not always satisfy the full amount owed. If the sale of the property brings in less than the remaining loan...
by Jill Sullivan | Oct 24, 2025 | Bankruptcy, Litigation
When a debtor files for bankruptcy, every transaction that occurred in the months leading up to the filing is subject to scrutiny. The court and the bankruptcy trustee are tasked with determining whether any of those transactions unfairly benefited one creditor over...
by Jill Sullivan | Oct 16, 2025 | Bankruptcy, Litigation
When a borrower files for bankruptcy, the creditor’s right to collect on debts can become complex and uncertain. For secured creditors, the key question is how to protect their collateral—the asset that secures repayment—through the bankruptcy process. Whether the...
by Jill Sullivan | Oct 11, 2025 | Bankruptcy, Litigation
Bankruptcy is often viewed as a last resort when a business faces mounting debt, cash flow problems, or unmanageable litigation. But for business debtors, bankruptcy is not simply an admission of defeat. It can serve as a strategic mechanism to preserve value,...
by Jill Sullivan | Oct 7, 2025 | Bankruptcy, Litigation, Loss Mitigation
Bankruptcy is one of the most significant legal processes a creditor may face when dealing with a debtor who cannot meet financial obligations. For creditors, understanding the different types of bankruptcy filings is not only helpful but necessary to protect rights,...
by Jill Sullivan | Sep 30, 2025 | Bankruptcy, Litigation, Loss Mitigation
When a borrower files for bankruptcy, creditors must often navigate a complex process to determine how much of their claim will ultimately be repaid. One of the most important steps in that process is ensuring the proper valuation of collateral. Whether the collateral...
by Jill Sullivan | Sep 24, 2025 | Foreclosure, Litigation, Loss Mitigation
Homeowners associations (HOAs) play a central role in maintaining common interest communities across California. When homeowners fail to pay assessments, HOAs have the authority to place liens on properties and enforce them through foreclosure. While creditors are...
by Jill Sullivan | Sep 22, 2025 | Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy law creates a structured process that aims to balance the interests of debtors who seek a fresh start with those of creditors who are entitled to repayment. Within this framework, one of the most powerful tools available to creditors in Chapter 7 consumer...
