Can I keep my (insert property here) in bankruptcy?
Nov 01, 2011
Many people ask whether they can keep property in bankruptcy. The short answer is that it depends.
First, what law applies? If you lived in the state where you are filing for the last 2 continuous year...
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Mistakes that Pro Se Filers Make
Oct 08, 2011
Attorneys help consumers file for bankruptcy. They know the law and the rules and are able to use this knowledge to protect their clients and their property. What follows are some of the mistakes that ...
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Mandatory Class Requirements for Bankruptcy
Oct 08, 2011
In the 180 days prior to filing a bankruptcy, you must take a credit counseling class. Congress made this class mandatory with the 2005 amendments to the Bankruptcy Code.
To get a discharge, you must ...
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Bankruptcy Rules Change as of December 1, 2011
Oct 08, 2011
Unless Congress intervenes, which is unlikely, the rules will change on December 1, 2011.
As stated by the Judicial Conference, a summary of the rule changes follows:
Bankruptcy Rule 1004.2 (republ...
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Gambling with Debt Collector Suits. You can win.
Aug 24, 2011
As many of you know, I am regular contributor on several listserves and websites. On one, in particular, avvo.com, I notice that a number of my colleagues give advice about settling debts with debt co...
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How to Evaluate Answers on the Internet
Jul 18, 2011
You can find the answer to any question on the Internet, but is it the right answer. These tips will help you evaluate the answers and whether they are right for you....
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What you can do when you fall behind in payments while in Chapter 13
Jun 19, 2011
Life does not always go as
expected. If it did, people would not file for bankruptcy. Even after filing,
life goes on and things do not always remain the same. So what happens when the
unexpected hi...
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One way to get out of debt quicker
Jun 19, 2011
No, you do not pay people lots of
money, enroll in any courses, or get involved in any quick rick schemes. A rich
uncle is not going to leave you money. You are not going to hit the lottery.
What yo...
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What to do if you have been sued.
May 20, 2011
If someone sues you for any reason, do not ignore it. Ignoring the
lawsuit will not make it go away. It will cause you to lose. Once the
creditor gets a judgment, your chance to fight may be gone. ...
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Getting Negative Information Off Of Your Credit Report
May 20, 2011
Negative information comes off of your
credit report in one of two ways, a dispute or the passage of time.
The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires that all information on
your credit report ...
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