Rhode Island Bankruptcy Information Center

Most people do NOT need to appear before a judge in order to complete their bankruptcy in Rhode Island. But they do need to attend a Section 341 Meeting of Creditors, which is run by a bankruptcy trustee (not a judge) who has been appointed to administer their case. Typically, the trustee will ask for […]

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People who are considering filing bankruptcy with me often ask what to bring for our first meeting. (If you’re interested in scheduling a free initial consultation to see if bankruptcy is a good option for you, call my office at 401.738.3030 today.) The purpose of this first meeting is to ensure that we’re […]

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Yes — in many cases filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy can stop a home foreclosure sale from proceeding. Over the years, many Rhode Island homeowners have used this type of bankruptcy filing to prevent foreclosure and allow themselves to get caught up on their mortgage payments and keep their house.

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People sometimes find it necessary to file bankruptcy again. The good news is you can file again; the bad news is you may want to wait a while. Under the new bankruptcy law, you can file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy eight years after you initially filed for Chapter 7 . You must wait four years […]

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With a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, many types of debt can be eliminated completely. However, not everyone is eligible to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Multiple factors (such as your income level, family size, medical bills, etc.) determine whether you are eligible for Chapter 7. A Rhode Island attorney experienced with bankruptcy should be […]

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After the new bankruptcy law was passed in 2005, the number of bankruptcy filings in Rhode Island declined significantly.
Now the number of bankruptcy filings is rising. In the first quarter of this year 583 Rhode Islanders filed for bankruptcy, according to court records, which is nearly double last year’s filings.

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