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If the accident occurred while you were driving under the influence, this might be a huge problem. Otherwise, meh, just another debt in the...

Unless your Chapter 13 payments are sufficient to pay all your creditors, protecting your boat in bankruptcy will likely be a short-term solution....

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The rule regarding discharging recent debts through bankruptcy is called "scream or die." The creditor must file paperwork objecting to the...

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