Can You Have a Discharge Revoked?

Are There Actions That Can Lead the Bankruptcy Court to Reverse the Discharge of a Debt? When you file for protection under Chapter 7 of the bankruptcy laws, you have the right to permanently rid yourself of the legal obligation to repay certain debts. Under the bankruptcy laws, that's referred to as the "discharge" of a debt. Once a debt is … [Read more...]

Can You Discharge Income Tax Arrearages?

Is There a Process for Getting Rid of Tax Debts? Under Chapter 7 of the bankruptcy laws, once you qualify by taking the means test, you can permanently discharge certain debts in exchange for the sale of non-exempt assets. Some debts either cannot be discharged at all or have limited dischargeability. Family law obligations, such as child support, … [Read more...]

What Happens If a Creditor Attempts to Collect on a Debt that Has Been Discharged?

What Are Your Options If a Creditor Attempts to Collect on a Debt That Has Been Discharged? If you successfully make it through the Chapter 7 bankruptcy process, the bankruptcy court will issue an order discharging certain debts in exchange for the sale of some of your property. A discharge means that you no longer have any legal obligation to … [Read more...]

Fair-Credit-Reporting-Act

Your credit affects your ability to buy a home, obtain employment, and even get insurance. And you have a right to ensure that the credit reporting agencies report accurate information about you and protect your privacy. The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) was enacted to protect those rights. Credit reporting agencies are regulated under … [Read more...]

What-Is-Required-In-A-Bankruptcy-341-Meeting

In a consumer bankruptcy filing, whether a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13, one of the first things that happens is a creditors meeting. Often referred to as the 341 meeting, this is when you and the bankruptcy trustee meet with your creditors. Generally, the 341 meeting occurs three to six weeks after your initial filing. The meeting is usually … [Read more...]

Consumer-Vs-Commercial-Bankruptcy

If you own or operate a business, and you are struggling to pay your bills, you may be considering a personal or business bankruptcy petition. You may be uncertain of the options available to you, and whether your interests will best be served by a consumer or commercial bankruptcy. This blog post identifies the different options in personal and … [Read more...]

can-You-Keep-Your-Property-When-Filing-For-Bankruptcy-Protection

If you are struggling to pay your bills, you may have considered personal bankruptcy as a way to stop creditor harassment and get a fresh financial start. You may worry, though, that you will put all your assets at risk, that you may lose all the property you worked so hard to obtain. This blog post addresses how the consumer bankruptcy laws affect … [Read more...]

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Consumer Bankruptcy

Can I keep my car? Will bankruptcy stop a foreclosure? Will I ever be debt-free again? How will I ever pay these medical bills?

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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

If you want to stop creditor harassment, eliminate repossession debt, stop garnishments and keep your house, and car, a Chapter 7 bankruptcy could help.

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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Are you in jeopardy of losing your house? Are you making good money but everyone is asking for payment right now? Do you want or need to stop collections?

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