<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Lawyers.com Bankruptcy Topics</title><description>Published articles, messages, chats about bankruptcy</description><link>http://www.lawyers.com</link><image><url>http://editorial.lawyers.com/common/image/favicon.ico</url><title>Lawyers.com Logo</title><link>http://www.lawyers.com</link><width>16</width><height>16</height></image><item><title>Choosing the Type of Bankruptcy: Chapter 7 or 13 </title><description>The choice of chapter in filing for a bankruptcy i</description><pubDate></pubDate><link>http://bankruptcy.lawyers.com/Choosing-the-Type-of-Bankruptcy-Chapter-7-or-13.html?method=rss</link></item><item><title>Bankruptcy and Tax Consequences </title><description>Generally, when a debt is canceled, the amount can</description><pubDate></pubDate><link>http://bankruptcy.lawyers.com/Bankruptcy-and-Tax-Consequences.html?method=rss</link></item><item><title>Timing Considerations Prior to Filing Bankruptcy </title><description>One of the most important decisions in considering</description><pubDate></pubDate><link>http://bankruptcy.lawyers.com/Timing-Considerations-Prior-to-Filing-Bankruptcy.html?method=rss</link></item><item><title>To File for Bankruptcy or Not: Factors to Consider </title><description>A debtor considering filing for bankruptcy must fi</description><pubDate></pubDate><link>http://bankruptcy.lawyers.com/To-File-for-Bankruptcy-or-Not-Factors-to-Consider.html?method=rss</link></item><item><title>Filing Bankruptcy Individually or Jointly </title><description>The decision to file for joint bankruptcy is one t</description><pubDate></pubDate><link>http://bankruptcy.lawyers.com/Filing-Bankruptcy-Individually-or-Jointly.html?method=rss</link></item><item><title>Ask a Lawyer: Retirement Savings Plans Safe In Bankruptcy </title><description>If you file bankruptcy, can they take your 401K?   Thanks.</description><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EST</pubDate><link>http://bankruptcy.lawyers.com/ask-a-lawyer/Retirement-Savings-Plans-Safe-In-Bankruptcy-7231.html?method=rss</link></item><item><title>Ask a Lawyer: Changing Chapter Is Possible </title><description>If I filed Chapter 13 one week ago can I change it to Chapter 7?</description><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EST</pubDate><link>http://bankruptcy.lawyers.com/ask-a-lawyer/Changing-Chapter-Is-Possible-7222.html?method=rss</link></item><item><title>Ask a Lawyer: In A Bankruptcy, Bargain Sales Are Buying Trouble  </title><description>I have four acres of land that is in a separate state from that in which my home is located. Will that land be exempt in Chapter 7 bankruptcy? If not, can I sell it to a relative for $1 prior to filing for bankruptcy?</description><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EST</pubDate><link>http://bankruptcy.lawyers.com/ask-a-lawyer/In-A-Bankruptcy,-Bargain-Sales-Are-Buying-Trouble-7213.html?method=rss</link></item><item><title>Ask a Lawyer: Tax Impacts of Foreclosure </title><description>If the lender sends an IRS Form 1099 for the remaining mortgage debt after foreclosure sale of business property, then can we eliminate the debt declaring chapter 7 bankruptcy?</description><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EST</pubDate><link>http://bankruptcy.lawyers.com/ask-a-lawyer/Tax-Impacts-of-Foreclosure-7204.html?method=rss</link></item><item><title>Ask a Lawyer: When A Chapter 13 Case Flounders </title><description>I am almost paid out of a chapter 13. There are 4 more payments. Due to extremely high medical bills, I can no longer make the payments, pay my utilities and eat. Will I still own the credit card debt portion of my debts and still owe the trustee if I have it discharged?</description><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jun 2008 12:00:00 EST</pubDate><link>http://bankruptcy.lawyers.com/ask-a-lawyer/When-A-Chapter-13-Case-Flounders-7196.html?method=rss</link></item></channel></rss>