If you're not running a sole proprietorship, lawsuits against your business aren't automatically “stayed” by your personal bankruptcy filing. In most instances, a bankruptcy filing, through the power of the automatic stay, halts any lawsuit against you and your business or prevents a threatened lawsuit from being filed in court. But there are a few…
What is the difference between chapter 7 and chapter 11 bankruptcy? Businesses usually have a couple of choices when it comes to filing bankruptcy. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is reserved for companies that are struggling so badly they want to throw in the towel. These companies are liquidated, and all assets (and proceeds from assets) are distributed between…
Your corporation is considered a separate entity. Therefore, if you file personal bankruptcy it will not affect your corporation as a whole. However, if your personal shares of the corporation are considered your personal assets, those shares could be liquidated as part of your assets, and the proceeds from the sale would be used to…
If you're considering declaring bankruptcy, we realize this is not an easy decision for you to make. However, you are not alone in making that decision. If you’re like many other business owners (small and large), staying on top of your business debts and keeping your doors open has proven to be a struggle in this…