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  • All
  • Bankruptcy Alternatives
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  • Bankruptcy Law
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  • Life After Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy Law

The Top 5 Reasons to File for Bankruptcy

Filing for bankruptcy doesn’t carry the stigma is used to. In fact, in today’s economic climate, it’s not unheard of for successful, good people to file more than once or even multiple times. The ups and downs of the marketplace have left many with the need for a fresh financial “slate.” ...
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Chapter 13

Saving Your Home with Chapter 13

Many people declaring bankruptcy do so with the intention not only of freeing themselves from overwhelming credit card debt, medical bills, personal loans, etc., but to also free themselves from stifling mortgage payments. If you find yourself unable to handle the complete scope of your finances, but simultaneously unwilling to walk away ...
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Bankruptcy Issues

Bankruptcy and Your Home

One of the most important questions many have to ask themselves when they file bankruptcy is whether or not they should save their house. It’s safe to assume that most who are reading this are attached to their home – otherwise you wouldn’t be bothering with searching for this particular ...
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Bankruptcy Law

Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 11 for Small Businesses

When filing for bankruptcy the first decision that has to be made is what type of bankruptcy will be filed. There are certain qualifications for each and each one has its own pros and cons. Chapter 7 bankruptcy, put simply, is a case of liquidation. It can be described as ...
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Bankruptcy Issues

Can Declaring Bankruptcy Stop Foreclosure?

Many people are aware of the possibility of stopping a foreclosure by declaring bankruptcy, but of those…a high percentage delay acting because they assume it’s an urban myth. In some ways, it is a myth because the reality of bankruptcy is a lot different than may be expected when approaching as ...
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Bankruptcy Issues

When is the Right Time to File for Bankruptcy?

When should you file for bankruptcy? Obviously the time to file is when it’s necessary due to financial crisis, but once you have decided that your situation warrants bankruptcy, when should you file? Is there a best time to start the proceedings? Depending upon the time you file, you could ...
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