There are many reasons someone could fall into debt, including losing a job, suffering a serious illness, being involved in a major accident, having to take care of a sick relative, and more. Whatever the reason, having unpaid child support…
According to the American Farm Bureau, farm bankruptcies increased by nearly 20 percent last year, with 595 family farms filing Chapter 12 bankruptcy petitions, 27 of which were located in Iowa. In fact, farm bankruptcies in Iowa have reached their…
Bankruptcy can be extremely complicated, whether you are filing for bankruptcy as a consumer or as a business. At Telpner Peterson Law Firm, LLP, we regularly assist clients with a wide variety of issues in consumer and business bankruptcy. Given…
You may be familiar with Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy as a means of resolving debt, but Chapter 12 offers an additional option for qualifying farmers, fishermen, and other designated entities under the US Bankruptcy Code. The proceedings can…
Preparation is key if you’re considering filing for bankruptcy in the US Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Iowa, which covers all of Pottawattamie County. Bankruptcy is a serious matter with considerable consequences for your future, so working with a Council…