Monthly Archives: September 2012

Surrendering your House through Bankruptcy

Falling behind on your mortgage can be extremely stressful, and at a certain point, many people decide that they no longer want to keep the house that they own.  When you file for bankruptcy, you have the option to surrender … Continue reading

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What Will Happen to your House if you File for Bankruptcy?

The risk of losing your home can be one of the most daunting aspects of being in a tough financial situation. Many people fear that they will lose the most important asset they own: a place to live.  After trying … Continue reading

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Debts that will be Discharged Through Bankruptcy

After you receive your notice of discharge from the Bankruptcy Court, there are certain types of debt that will be discharged; In other words, there are certain types of debt that you will no longer be responsible for paying back … Continue reading

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Why do you Need an Attorney to File Bankruptcy?

One of the challenges of getting your financial situation in order is getting an accurate, trustworthy, and unbiased assessment of what your particular options are, especially when you are considering filing for bankruptcy. Despite their best intentions, your friends and … Continue reading

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Filing Bankruptcy in Good Faith

As more and more debt builds up, many people seek filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy as an option for relief.  Chapter 7 bankruptcy can assist people with large amounts of unsecured debts, like credit card debt, start fresh by wiping … Continue reading

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Is Filing for Bankruptcy an Option for Managing Student Loans?

For the first time in American history, the total amount of student loan debt has surpassed the total amount of credit card debt.  With so many Americans facing an enormous, and overwhelming amount of debt, many are left wondering what … Continue reading

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Property and Exemptions in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

There is a common misconception regarding Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, that prospective filers fear they will end up losing everything when they file. This fear stems from people hearing that Chapter 7 requires people to give up all of their property … Continue reading

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What are your Options When your Home is Facing Foreclosure?

With the tough economic times, many individuals find themselves falling behind on their mortgage payments and facing foreclosure.  Something that may come as a surprise to some individuals is that filing for bankruptcy can be an option to help save … Continue reading

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When Can I File for Bankruptcy Again?

If you have filed for bankruptcy in the past, you know the relief it brought to your financial and personal situations.   It may have allowed you to get back on your feet and start fresh once again.  Unfortunately, though, many … Continue reading

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