Latest Bankruptcy Articles by Hale Andrew Antico

Attorney Hale Andrew Antico writes bankruptcy articles on recent developments, bankruptcy info, case law, or sometimes a deep dive analysis on a particular point of bankruptcy law.

Here are some of his most recent bankruptcy articles:

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Bankruptcy Myths BUSTED: Separating Fact From Fiction

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Debunking common bankruptcy myths: Learn the facts about credit scores, asset protection, and the process itself. Find out if bankruptcy is right for you.

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Chapter 13 Mortgage & Car Payments

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Learn how your mortgage and car loans are handled in Chapter 13 bankruptcy, avoid foreclosure/repossession, and find resources for a fresh financial start.

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2025 Median Income Limits to Nail Bankruptcy Means Test in Calif

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2025 California median income limits for the various household sizes to qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy

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Chapter 13 Debt Limits (2025 update)

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2025 Chapter 13 debt limits had a big law change sunset last year.. These figures limit the total of secured and unsecured debt, and up again April 2025.

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Bankruptcy Means Test: a calculator, and a trick to pass (2025)

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Bankruptcy means test is a form that decides who can do Chapter 7. How it works, a means test calculator, and also a trick to help you pass.

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Bankruptcy as a pirate ship on the sunrise and nautical theme

Debt Relief Ahoy: A Pirate’s Guide to Bankruptcy

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Our accessible, pirate-themed guide explains debt relief options and helps you chart a course to financial freedom

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Essential 11 Steps to Filing Bankruptcy in California

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Step-by-step guide to filing bankruptcy in California, written by a Los Angeles bankruptcy attorney.

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Figuring the Los Angeles Country median home price size is like trying to calculate the median coin weight when all we have is data about stack size

How to Figure the Los Angeles County Median Home Price (2025)

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Los Angeles County median home price in 2025 can be found by checking numerous home value sources, then adjusting for inflation.

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California bankruptcy exemptions can save your house.

New! 2025 California Homestead Exemption Increased by Inflation

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2024 California homestead exemption increases the old range of $300,000 to $600,000. Find out California's new inflation-adjusted exemption for 2024 and 2025

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ADUs, Duplex, Apartments, Buildings and Calif Homestead Exemption

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Is an ADU or duplex or apartment protected by California homestead exemption? What about a separate building on the same lot. Or a very large lot. It depends.

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Do Motor Homes Qualify as Mobile Homes and California Homestead

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Mobile homes are protected by the California homestead exemption. Here's a look at whether motorhome gets the same protection, or if a home with motor dooms it

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No interest is bad if you're on a date, and what unsecured debts are supposed to get

May They Have Your Interest? Unsecured Debts in Chapter 13

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In Chapter 13 bankruptcy, do unsecured creditors -- like credit cards and personal loans -- get unmatured interest on their debt? Law says no, some courts try

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