Legal Articles and Posts
CN Law is headquartered in Orange County (Huntington Beach as of 2021) but services bankruptcy clients throughout Southern California. We want to highlight this fact for people in other cities, wondering if we can help. We definitely can. While most of our clients live in and around Orange County, we actively handle bankruptcy cases in San Diego, Riverside, San Bernardino,…Read More
I decided to write this article after 12+ years of being repeatedly asked the same question: clients want to know how bankruptcy affects rental applications. Surprisingly, my bankruptcy clients will initially want to hold off filing bankruptcy until they complete their search and secure an apartment first. They believe it is in their best interest to wait. It is reasonable…Read More
*Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, federal and state laws have been enacted which can supersede other laws regarding evictions. Please visit the following link for the most up to date information: (https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/coronavirus-covid-19-california-eviction-bans-and-tenant-protections.html) **Eviction Moratorium extended to June 30th, 2021 by Gavin Newsom (applies to CA). Covid-19 brought the economy to a screeching halt and with it, unprecedented unemployment. The extended…Read More
As a bankruptcy law firm (in Orange County, California), some of our clients approach us already knowing the benefits of filing for bankruptcy. Others are completely unaware of what the bankruptcy process entails. A few aren’t even sure if they qualify for bankruptcy in the first place. It’s also common to have preconceived notions of what bankruptcy is, or is…Read More
[infographic available for download at bottom of page] Filing for bankruptcy is an intimidating and challenging process (for most people). You might wonder how to even get started or what the first few steps are (read more: how to file bankruptcy on your own). While doing your research, keep in mind that there are as many things “NOT TO DO”…Read More
[This article deals with getting sued in California only] America has turned into a “sue happy” country with everyone threatening to sue one another for any number of legitimate or illegitimate matters. Most of these are empty threats and many of the ones that do get filed are frivolous. And while many people know the meaning of “I’m going to…Read More
Money problems can happen to anyone. From the poorest to the richest, sometimes life can throw a wrench at you and you can find yourself on the streets. Many different situations can lead someone to have to file for bankruptcy. This year (2020), Covid-19 caught us all by surprise. Based on historical and 2020’s data, we attempt to predict what…Read More
What is dischargeable debt? Dischargeable debt is debt that can be cancelled or forgiven because you have become bankrupt. This means that creditors cannot collect from you. "Collect" covers a broad scope of actions, including: calling you, filing or continuing a lawsuit, writing to you to pay debts, repossessing property in your possession and certain types of credit reporting [read…Read More
In a previous article, we discussed how many people put off filing for bankruptcy until "forced" to do it. One of the common situations that forces the issue of bankruptcy is impending marriage. Waiting to file, as we will explain later in this article, is NOT the optimal solution for most people. In this article we will discuss some of…Read More
Has your business been negatively impacted due to the Covid-19 lockdowns statewide and nationwide? If so, you’re not alone. While a handful of businesses are thriving-- the vast majority of the world has been negatively impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic and resulting economic shutdowns. The following industries have been hit pretty hard (not an all-inclusive list): food/restaurants, travel/airlines, fitness/gyms, anything…Read More
