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Video Transcript What is wage garnishment and how does it affect a person’s paycheck? Wage garnishment begins when an employer receives a court order directing them to withhold a portion of an employee’s wages to satisfy a debt. According to Luke Homen, this process happens without the employee’s permission. As a result, the employee’s paycheck […]

Video Transcript What is the purpose of a Chapter 13 plan payment? In this episode, Luke Homen, founder of Convenient Bankruptcy, explains one of the most common questions clients have when filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy: how monthly plan payments are calculated. He begins by clarifying that the Chapter 13 payment is the single monthly […]

  Video Transcript: Six Ways to Qualify for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy – Luke Homen Episode 7 What is the most common way to qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy? Luke Homen explained that the most common path to Chapter 7 eligibility is through the median income test. Each state publishes income limits based on family size, […]

Video Transcript What is the automatic stay in bankruptcy, and why is it so powerful? Luke Homen explains that the automatic stay is one of the most powerful protections in bankruptcy law. The moment a bankruptcy case is filed, the automatic stay halts most collection actions, including lawsuits, wage garnishments, foreclosures, repossessions, and creditor harassment. […]

Video Transcript Who are the key players in a bankruptcy case? According to bankruptcy attorney Luke Homen, the debtor is always at the center of a bankruptcy case. Unlike a criminal or civil case, where there are typically just two opposing sides, bankruptcy involves multiple parties. These include the debtor, creditors, trustees, and government officials. […]