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Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a form of bankruptcy where your debts are canceled, but some of your assets are sold to pay off part of your debt.
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Bankruptcy and Inflation
Bankruptcies surge! The bankruptcy surge is reflective of a lagging economic situation. The increased bankruptcy filings we see now are fallout from e...
Written by attorney Robert S. Simonian
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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: Complete Guide to the Process, Timeline, and What to Expect
What Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Actually Does Chapter 7 is called liquidation bankruptcy because you liquidate non-exempt assets to pay creditors. The key w...
Written by attorney Whitney E Short
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Top 9 Tips to Rebuild Credit After Bankruptcy
1. Check Your Credit Report for Accuracy After bankruptcy, ensure your discharged debts are listed as “included in bankruptcy” or “discharged.” Mistak...
Written by attorney Brian West
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“Is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Right for You? What You Need to Know Before Filing”
What Is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? Chapter 7 is often referred to as a “liquidation bankruptcy.” It’s designed to wipe out unsecured debts such as: • Cred...
Written by attorney Dauna Kaye McPherson
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Your Bankruptcy Discharge
Discharge applies to most creditors All creditors who got notice of your bankruptcy are subject to the discharge injunction, with a few exceptions. Th...
Written by attorney Robert S. Simonian
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Breaking Down Bankruptcy Barriers: A Guide to Understanding Your Options
Understanding Common Bankruptcy Misconceptions Many individuals delay filing for bankruptcy due to misconceptions and emotional barriers. The stigma a...
Written by attorney Lars Laban Levy
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Beyond Bankruptcy: Your Path to Financial Recovery
About This Video Navigating life after bankruptcy may seem daunting, but it's a journey toward financial recovery and freedom. In this video, the exp...
Play Video Written by attorney Lars Laban Levy
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Debunking Common Bankruptcy Myths | Simon Fitzgerald LLC
About This Video There's a lot of misinformation surrounding bankruptcy, leading to unnecessary confusion and fear. In this essential video, Simon Fi...
Play Video Written by attorney Lars Laban Levy
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Illinois Bankruptcy Process Guide
About Your Free Bankruptcy Consultation During your initial free consultation with our law firm, you will meet with attorney Brad Covey to discuss you...
Written by attorney Brad Covey
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Honoring Veterans: Veteran Legal Support Guide 2023 Florida - Debt - Bankruptcy - Credit Cards
Part 1 Veteran Finances Understanding the Unique Challenges Facing Veterans Today Veterans often face a myriad of financial challenges as they transi...
Written by attorney Carolina I. Nunez
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What is the Role of a Bankruptcy Trustee?
Meeting all the requirements A bankruptcy trustee appointed in a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, is assigned the task of administering the case file and all...
Written by attorney Juliet Marie Sussman
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Bankruptcy Means Test
Wealthy bankruptcy filers may go to Chapter 13 High income filers who fail the means test may use Chapter 13 bankruptcy to repay a portion of their de...
Written by attorney Juliet Marie Sussman
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Understanding Bankruptcy
Types of Bankruptcy Types of Bankruptcy: Chapter 7, Chapter 13, Chapter 11, and more Bankruptcy law encompasses several chapters, each catering to di...
Written by attorney Pasquale R. Calcagno
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Understanding the New Bankruptcy Rules for Student Loans
Student Loan Discharge Eligibility a. Under the new rules, borrowers must meet the "Undue Hardship" standard to potentially discharge student loan deb...
Written by attorney Lee C Nowlin
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3 Conditions To Prove Undue Hardship for Student Loan Discharge in Bankruptcy - New Guidelines
Debtor Presently Lacks an Ability to Repay the Loan In determining debtor's ability to presently repay the student loan debt, the debtor's expenses ar...
Written by attorney Nikki Hashemi
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Steps to Financial Relief
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Giving You A Fresh Start If you are thinking of filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you are not alone. It is a fact that over a mill...
Written by attorney John Joseph Gonzalez
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12 Reasons To File Bankruptcy
First 4 reasons to file bankruptcy 1) You get a fresh start. Filing for bankruptcy is powerful and useful tool which allows you to discharge all or mo...
Written by attorney Robert S. Simonian
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Webinar: How to Master Your Own Financial Future
A conversation with a bankruptcy attorney that provides you with strategies and tactics to avoid financial pitfalls and thrive in any environment.
Play Video Written by attorney Christine Ann Kingston
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Filing for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Evaluating Your Options At some point, many of us realize that our monthly payments on our debts are preventing us from making additional purchases. S...
Written by attorney Tanisha N. Bostick
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How to Discharge and Remove Tax Debt in Bankruptcy Court - Attorney J Anton Collins
Can taxes be removed using bankruptcy? Hear the 6 general and timing rules to eliminate tax in bankruptcy. IRS Illinois tax lawyer breaks down all t...
Play Video Written by attorney Jeffrey Anton Collins
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Chapter 13 bankruptcy - how much does it cost (and why you absolutely need to hire a lawyer)
Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a powerful tool to reorganize debt into a management repayment plan. But it can be highly technical, and a lawyer can help y...
Play Video Written by attorney Eric Charles Lewis
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My bank account has been frozen! Help!
A frozen bank account resulting from a lost money judgment can be quite a shock and put you in a really bad spot. Learn how bank freezes work and wha...
Play Video Written by attorney Eric Charles Lewis
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Bankruptcy Means Test Update - May 2022
Bankruptcy Means Test numbers are usually adjusted twice a year. Changes were recently made to the income thresholds applicable to bankruptcy cases i...
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When Should You Consider Filing a Bankruptcy Petition (or Why People File for Bankruptcy)
The Financial Dimension Many of my law students give the answer that, "well, people file for bankruptcy when the amount of their debts exceed the valu...
Written by attorney Richard N. Gottlieb
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Stop the bleeding! Dealing with wage garnishments
Wage garnishments in Indiana often result in bad consequences when a creditor takes 25% of your take home pay each and every pay period to satisfy a j...
Play Video Written by attorney Eric Charles Lewis
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