Monthly Archives: August 2013

How to Build Credit Post-Filing

Posted on August 29, 2013 by

As many people know, filing for bankruptcy will effect your credit score.  The question many people want to know is how much will their credit be effected, and how do they rebuild it after filing for bankruptcy.  It is nearly … Continue reading →

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Effects of Filing for Bankruptcy

Posted on August 29, 2013 by

For many people, the thought of filing for bankruptcy brings up many questions that have to do with eliminating debt and concerns about the potential loss of property.  However, for some people, the questions they have go much deeper than … Continue reading →

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Can the Trustee Deny my Bankruptcy Case?

Posted on August 15, 2013 by

Many individuals who are considering filing for bankruptcy are worried that their bankruptcy case will not be allowed to go through or will be denied by the court.  In fact, we receive the question “Can the Trustee deny my case?” … Continue reading →

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Social Security Income and Bankruptcy

Posted on August 15, 2013 by

Many debtors wonder if they can and should file for bankruptcy if they are only receiving Social Security Income.   If you are only collecting Social Security Income, your creditors cannot garnish your wages and cannot levy, or freeze, your bank … Continue reading →

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What is a “Motion to Dismiss”?

Posted on August 15, 2013 by

Often, when in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy case, debtors will receive notice from the court and their attorney that there has been a “motion to dismiss” filed in their case.   A motion to dismiss can be filed by a number … Continue reading →

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