How Can I check on the status of my bankruptcy case?
Apr 01, 2010
General Info Your lawyer, who likely is familiar with local court practice, is your best resource. Generally, all documents filed with a court are public records and are available through the clerk's...
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Warning About Hiring Bankruptcy Petition Preparers
Apr 01, 2010
Petition Preparers Beware of bankruptcy petition preparers who do not comply with all legal requirements. The role of non-attorney petition preparers is solely to type information on Bankruptcy Forms...
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In CA, What’s the difference between a dissolution of marriage, a legal separation, and an annul
Mar 25, 2010
Answers A dissolution of marriage or “dissolution of domestic partnership” ends your marriage or domestic partnership. Rather than referring to “divorce”, California law refers to “dissolution of mar...
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FAQ - Are All Types of Debt Dischargeable in Bankruptcy?
Mar 25, 2010
General Answer Not all debts can be discharged. The debts discharged vary under each chapter of the Bankruptcy Code. Section 523(a) of the Code specifically excepts various categories of debts from t...
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Tips on How To React If You've Just Been in a Car Accident
Mar 24, 2010
You've Just Been in a Collision 1. Try to Remain Calm and Safely Stop. Now is not the time to panic.
2. If possible and safe to do so, drive your vehicle to a safer location. Be sure not to give t...
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How to Approach a Custody Battle - The Right Attitude
Mar 23, 2010
Retain your perspective Often, relationships that were once based in love deteriorate to the point of hatred. However, good parents remember that their Ex is still the Mom/Dad to their children. If t...
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How to prepare for a Bankruptcy consultation with an Attorney
Feb 27, 2010
Conduct yourself ethically Bankruptcy is designed to offer a fresh start to honest, but overwhelmed debtors. However, your discharge may be in jeopardy if you don't have "clean hands". Anything borde...
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Bankruptcy vs. Non-attorney for-profit debt settlement. A GENERAL & admittedly biased discussion
Feb 27, 2010
The personal Bankruptcy option: Most consumers have at least some knowledge about Bankruptcy. While there are several Chapters available (chapters 7 and 13 are most common for consumer debtors) and t...
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