Robert Chang
Everyone should get a second chance!In the past I have worked for the largest bankruptcy firm in the country and have handled hundreds of insolvency cases. Are you contemplating separating from your spouse? Have you been served with divorce papers already? I started my family law practice with the premise that I would always attempt to facilitate a collaborative divorce. Experience has allowed me to witness firsthand the potential of inadvertently creating acrimony between spouses (instead of reducing it) when the court system is used haphazardly. The courts should be a place of last resort - who wants a Judge who barely knows you to make decisions about your children and your money? That being said, my experience in family law, as well as the closely related field of bankruptcy, allows me to be able to be a zealous advocate when necessary to get the best possible outcome. My bankruptcy practice is somewhat an extension of my family practice, as there are often overlapping issues which require knowledge of both areas of law.
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Bankruptcy
- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
- Family Law
- Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Traffic Tickets
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- California
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- 9th Circuit
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- Chinese: Spoken
- Vietnamese: Spoken, Written
- Principal
- Law Office of Robert Chang
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- Managing Attorney
- Kostopoulos Law Group
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- Associate Attorney
- Macey Bankruptcy
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- Thomas Jefferson School of Law
- J.D.
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- Honors: Deans List
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- University of California - San Diego
- B.A. | Political Science
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- 10 Best Family Law Attorneys
- American Institute of Family Law Lawyers
- Alameda County Bar Association
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- Handling Oakland Evictions under Measure EE, Navigating Rent Control Ordinances in the East Bay, Oakland, CA
- Anatomy of a Eviction in Oakland and how it differs. Eviction control and Rent Control and common pitfalls for Landlords.
Law Office of Robert Chang Video - Oakland, CA United States
- Q. Is purchasing a mattress a month ago going to hinder my ability to file for chapter 7 bankruptcy?
- A: I am assuming the mattress is not a luxury item as they are not usually seen as splurging money. (especially when your previous one caught on fire). It is something that is needed in your daily life, like electricity and internet access. That being said, if you took out a loan to purchase the mattress, you may have to explain why you took out a loan so close to the date of the bankruptcy (if less than 90 days) and whether you plan on continuing to make payments.
The previous answer is apt, and addresses these issues, among others, with the types of questions that would be asked.
