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3 Tips For Dealing with the Emotional Strain of Bankruptcy
We’ve all had a stressful day at work or rough day at home with the kids or a huge pile of paperwork that makes us wish we were somewhere else. But these days are normal. Filing for bankruptcy is a different level of stress than a “normal” day. Bankruptcy is ...
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Will My Kids Have to Pay off My Debt When I Die?
There’s comes a time in everyone’s life when they consider the possibility of their death. When this time comes some are thinking about things they still want to do while others are thinking of tasks left undone. Some think of places they still want to go and things they still ...
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Bankruptcy & Debt: Do Judgments Expire?
Sometimes individuals may be unaware that there is a judgment out against them. In fact, this can go on for years. Eventually, they do discover the issue. Most will receive a letter or some other form of contact from an attorney advising them that they have a judgment against them. ...
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Picking and Choosing: Bankruptcy & Creditors
When you file for bankruptcy, you do not have the choice of choosing which creditors to list in your bankruptcy – there is no picking and choosing! Your list of creditors should be all-inclusive even if you plan to pay them off yourself or even if they are not eligible for ...
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Converting Your Bankruptcy: Chapter 13 to a Chapter 7?
Talking to a bankruptcy attorney is imperative when considering converting a Chapter 13 to a Chapter 7. There are many different issues you need to be aware of before you make this decision. If you are in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy there is a possibility that converting to a Chapter 7 ...
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The “Homesteading” Part of the Bankruptcy Process
When a person files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, they are entitled to a homestead exemption. This amount differs from state to state. If the bankruptcy trustee determines that you have more equity in your home than is allowed, they are allowed to sell the home to the highest bidder, pay you ...
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