What Is a Property Lien?

A lien is a notice attached to your property to give the public notice that a creditor claims  you owe it money. Liens are typically public record and are filed at your local records office or with the county clerk. Property liens can be complicated, and if you have...

What is the “Automatic Stay” in Bankruptcy?

The “automatic stay” stops just about all actions by your creditors against you or your property as of the moment your bankruptcy case is filed. “Stay” is just a legal word for “stop.” It’s “automatic” because the very act of filing your case “operates as a stay”...

What is the NACBA?

When you are thinking about filing for bankruptcy, you may start to do some research on your own. As you come across different organizations, you may see one by the name of NACBA. These organizations can help you with resources and information about bankruptcy along...