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LEGAL GUIDE
Written by attorney Lyle David Solomon
Struggling with Debts during this Pandemic? Let's get an Insight on Debt Consolidation
Debt Consolidation Debt consolidation is the process of combining several debts into a single debt. People with large credit card balances are likely
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LEGAL GUIDE
Written by attorney Morley Chenail Diment
How to determine if you qualify for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy (Louisiana and Texas)
Qualify through simple income calculation The most straight forward way to qualify for Chapter 7 is to demonstrate that you have a lower household inc
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LEGAL GUIDE
Written by attorney Thomas Frederick Asbury
Fair Debt Collection Practices FAQ | Know Your Rights!
Prohibited Collection Practices in Florida The FCCPA forbids debt collectors from participating in abusive, harassing, unfair, fraudulent, deceptive,
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LEGAL GUIDE
Written by attorney Joshua Scott Dresslove
Frequently Asked Questions Pertaining To Filing For Chapter 7 & 13 Bankruptcy Protection in Nevada
Is Bankruptcy Right For Me? Bankruptcy can be a scary or overwhelming proposition. People may consider it as an admission of failure or giving up. In
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LEGAL GUIDE
Written by attorney Richard George Fonfrias
Should I reaffirm my mortgage?
Don't reaffirm your mortgage. Should I Reaffirm My Mortgage in Bankruptcy? by Richard Fonfrias, J.D. Chicago’s Financial Rescue & Bankruptcy La
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LEGAL GUIDE
Written by attorney Stuart Gregory Steingraber
What happens when you are sued but don't know it?
A likely scenario after a vehicle is repossessed If you investigate the matter, you will find the creditor sold the car after repo and came up short.
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LEGAL GUIDE
Written by attorney Michael A. Cibik
Student Loans And The Elderly: How To Stop Student Loan Collectors And Social Security Garnishment?
Parent Plus loans, co-signing on private student loans, children and grandchildren Parent Plus loans, co-signing on private student loans, children an
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LEGAL GUIDE
Written by attorney Danny R. Glover Jr.
Chapter 31. - Execution of Will
31-3.2. Kinds of wills. (a) Personal property and real property may be devised by (1) An attested written will which complies with the
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LEGAL GUIDE
Written by attorney Carolina I. Nunez
A Step by Step Guide to a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Step 1 - Qualifications: Before filing, an attorney's office will look to see if you qualify for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing. Under current bankrupt
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LEGAL GUIDE
Written by attorney Fred W. Edwards
5 Tips to Rebuild Your Credit Rating After Bankruptcy
Consider Secured Credit Cards Obtaining secured credit cards is another way to start re-building your credit after bankruptcy. Many of the major banks
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