COVID-19
Learn about how the COVID-19 coronavirus may affect your bankruptcy filing.
Learn how to file in the middle of a pandemic, how your court may be doing things differently, and how to access your bankruptcy rights under the CARES Act.
This page is your home base for learning about what COVID-19 means for your bankruptcy filing.
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COVID-19 and Bankruptcy: Frequently Asked Questions
Written by the Upsolve Team.
Updated April 21, 2022
The Bankruptcy Court has been closely monitoring and following recommended guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local public health officials and preparedness guidelines from the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts (AO) regarding COVID-19 and is releasing updates almost daily. This article provides some guidance for frequently asked questions.
Read More →I Lost My Income Due To Covid - Should I File Bankruptcy?
Written by Attorney Andrea Wimmer.
Updated March 26, 2021
As we all navigate the COVID-19 outbreak and resulting global pandemic, the single biggest impact being felt by every-day Americans is the loss or significant reduction of household income. With so much uncertainty about so many things surrounding the Coronavirus outbreak, many are stressed and worried about their finances and trying to plan ahead. This article will explore whether bankruptcy can give you the relief you’re looking for and what to keep in mind when it comes to timing.
Read More →Protecting the 2020 CARES Act Stimulus Payment in Bankruptcy
Written by Attorney Andrea Wimmer.
Updated September 1, 2021
This article is about the first stimulus payment authorized by Congress as part of the CARES Act signed into law in March 2020.
Read More →What relief can I expect now that Congress has passed the CARES Act?
Written by Attorney Andrea Wimmer.
Updated August 11, 2020
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or CARES Act, passed by Congress and signed by the president last week provides emergency relief in a variety of forms. What follows is not intended to be a comprehensive list but rather a general overview of the types of relief made available by the Act most likely to benefit our users.
Read More →Filing your pro se bankruptcy forms during the COVID 19 Outbreak
Written by Attorney Andrea Wimmer.
Updated August 11, 2020
Although most courts are closed to the public, you can still file your bankruptcy case by submitting your forms. In person filing has been suspended at most courts for the time being and each court has established its own specific filing procedures. This article is intended to provide you with a general overview of how the COVID-19 outbreak impacts your options for filing your bankruptcy forms. To find instructions for your court, visit your court’s website. Please be sure to closely follow the instructions provided by the court on how to file your bankruptcy forms.
Read More →Preparing for your 341 meeting during the COVID-19 emergency
Written by Attorney Andrea Wimmer.
Updated April 8, 2021
If you have your 341 meeting coming up and you haven’t heard from your trustee about how they are handling 341 meetings during the COVID-19 emergency, contact their office immediately. You can find their contact information in section 5 of your Form 309A.
Read More →How To Figure Out Your Local Bankruptcy Court's Current COVID-19 Policies
Written by Upsolve Team.
Updated May 4, 2022
While COVID-19 continues to impact certain aspects of daily life, the guidelines are ever-changing. This is also true for many bankruptcy courts across the U.S. There are some general guidelines for bankruptcy courts, but many are evaluating the situation locally to determine what accommodations to make. This article will help you understand where to look to find the latest information from your local court.
Read More →Foreclosures & Eviction Protections Under The CARES Act
Written by the Upsolve Team. Legally reviewed by Attorney Andrea Wimmer
Updated July 28, 2023
As Americans struggle to cope with the financial uncertainty caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, the United States Congress has passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Among other things, the CARES Act protects borrowers of federally backed mortgage loans from foreclosure. This article will discuss the foreclosure protections, moratorium on evictions, and other mortgage relief implemented by the CARES Act.
Read More →How bankruptcy impacts your second COVID relief payment
Written by Your Upsolve Team. Legally reviewed by Attorney Andrea Wimmer
Updated June 8, 2022
On December 27, 2020, President Trump signed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021. The act includes a second COVID-19 relief payment to eligible individuals.
Read More →Relief for Homeowners Facing Foreclosure in the COVID-19 Era
Written by the Upsolve Team. Legally reviewed by Attorney Andrea Wimmer
Updated November 26, 2021
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, both federal and state foreclosure moratoriums have aided homeowners who are at risk of foreclosure. It is important to remain informed about COVID-era protections for homeowners as they evolve.
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