FREE Bankruptcy Books and Reports for Alameda and Contra Costa County Residents

You are at the right place for bankruptcy information if you live in Alameda, Oakland, Hayward or anywhere else in the East Bay.

I’ve written several books and a bunch of reports about different issues that come up in bankruptcy cases filed in Oakland bankruptcy court. They’re based on years of experience and a lot of client interviews. I noticed that many of the same questions were on the minds of all my clients. My books and reports answer these questions. They’re FREE and you can get them without costs or obligation. You don’t even have to come into my Alameda County office. Just fill out the ORDER FORM at the bottom of this page or click on the links for the individual books, and I’ll send them out to you. You can also call (510) 451-6200 x196 to order.

Bankruptcy Saved My Marriage! A California Guide to Protecting What Matters Most.

Brand new in the Pixton Bankruptcy Law library and intended for couples who are struggling with both their finances and their relationship. Financial struggles are some of the most frequently mentioned issues contributing to divorce in California. This book helps couples take a hard look at their finances and the options that are available for dealing with them. Bankruptcy has saved many marriages! Maybe it can save yours. NOTE: This book also contains sections that discuss how to deal with finances even if the marriage can’t be saved. Free if you live in Alameda, Oakland, Hayward, California, or anywhere else in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Save My House! A Last Second Guide to Foreclosure and Bankruptcy in the SF Bay Area.

This short book explains the timing of the foreclosure process, the different types of bankruptcy, and the basics of a typical bankruptcy case. After you read it, you will be in a much better position to decide what to do if your home is in foreclosure. Free for residents of Oakland, Alameda, Hayward or anywhere in the San Francisco Bay Area or California.

Five Big Lies About Bankruptcy: What the Credit Card Companies Don’t Want You to Know!

This book discusses five of the biggest myths out there about bankruptcy. It also gives a short history of how we ended with so many outright lies drifting around in our collective consciousness. The goal of this book is how my clients exhale, relax and focus on the peaceful reality of being debt free without the burden of false facts. No cost if you live in Alameda, Oakland, Hayward or pretty much anywhere in the East Bay. Heck, I’ll mail you a copy if you live anywhere in California!

Ten Dumb Things that Can Torpedo Your Bankruptcy Case in California.

Bankruptcy has been around for a long time. And since the beginning, people have been trying to outsmart the system. The trouble is, in most cases, generations have been trying to keep assets away from creditors. If you can conceive of way to “hide” assets, there is probably a law on the books saying you can’t do it. This book is intended as a warning to my clients about the pitfalls of trying dumb things. But it also explains that while in some situations. giving property to someone else might appear innocent, it can have some nasty and unintended consequences both for the giver and the receiver. Get this book before you talk to any attorney in Hayward, Alameda, Oakland or any other East Bay City.

The Real Estate Professional’s Concise Guide to Bankruptcy in California: How to Make Money and Save Your Bacon.

When someone files a bankruptcy EVERYTHING grinds to a halt. That includes homes sales. Brokers and agents who understand the bankruptcy process can quickly get the wheels turning again if they jump through the right hoops. This book explains how the automatic stay in bankruptcy works, how to work around it, and most importantly, how to get paid. It also discusses traps for the unwary that could have grave consequences for the real estate professionals’ bottom line. This book is intended for professionals in Alameda, Oakland, Hayward or any city in Alameda County or Contra Costa County.

Debt, Bankruptcy and the Elderly: A Guide for California Residents.

In my many years as an attorney, I have counseled a lot of elderly clients. Retirement is supposed to be the golden years. For many them, however, life drifts back and forth between fear and anxiety because of crushing credit card debt. With a fixed income, they often simply don’t have the resources to put food on the table and cover the monthly minimums on the credit cards. Sadly, I have seen so many of my clients who pay their credit cards and then go hungry! I wrote this book so that San Francisco Bay Area residents would be able to quickly understand what bill collectors can and can’t do, what it means to be “judgment proof” and how pension, retirement, 401k and Social Security payments are ALL protected from creditors. I give strategies for dealing with nasty creditors. Finally, I explain that in many cases, elderly folks may not need to file for bankruptcy although sometimes they may choose to do it anyway. If you or someone you care about is elderly and in debt, this book is for you. We mail free to anywhere in California and especially Oakland, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Walnut Creek, Hayward, Fremont or Livermore.

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Author: James Pixton

James Pixton is a bankruptcy attorney in Alameda, California. He saves clients' home from foreclosure. He helps them wipe out tax debts, credit card bills and catastrophic medical bills through Chapter 7. He is an expert at eliminating second mortgages and lines of credit on underwater homes. When he isn't helping clients, he can be found playing water polo with his kids. Speaking of which, he is the father of four gregarious children, two of whom are also very serious water polo players. The other two are prolific readers and writers. View all posts by James Pixton