The Bankruptcy Code Requires Lawyers to Advise Chapter 7 Clients

"you may be asked by a creditor to reaffirm a debt. You may want help deciding whether to do so. A creditor is not permitted to coerce you into reaffirming your debts." 11 U.S.C. § 527(b). Advising clients on whether to reaffirm can be tricky and varies based on local practice and case law. This [...]