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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: Can it Save a Home from Foreclosure?

There are a lot of Americans who have, at one point or another, fallen behind on their mortgage payments. In some cases, the lender or mortgage company may consider working with the homeowner to work out a deal to catch up or get out of an upside down mortgage (i.e. ...
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How is Past Due Rent Treated During a Bankruptcy Case?

If you are a landlord and your past due tenant is not only moving out, but is also rumored to be considering bankruptcy, is there any benefit to suing for past due rent? How is past due rent treated in a bankruptcy filing? When it comes to a landlord/tenant relationship, ...
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Getting Divorced in the Midst of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Recently, I sat down in a consultation with a woman who was concerned about the status of her Chapter 13 bankruptcy in connection with a pending divorce. She wasn’t even sure how to ask the question, but after a bit of discussion we decided that what she really wanted to ...
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Life After Bankruptcy: When Creditors Forgive, But Don’t Forget

Have you ever loaned a friend or family member money? Maybe it was way back when you were 12 and your 16 year old sister really wanted your babysitting cash because she was headed to California with a friend and REALLY wanted to go shopping at the outlets on the ...
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That Old Debt in That Old Bankruptcy Filing

When you file bankruptcy, you are seeking the bankruptcy protection that has helped so many climb out of the deep pit debt can create due to the economy, industry changes, job loss, health complications, family emergencies, etc. Regardless of the reason or reasons behind your bankruptcy filing, you listed all ...
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Denied the Right to File Bankruptcy Based on a Recent Car Purchase?

In a recent consultation, a prospective bankruptcy filer suggested that they would not be eligible to file for bankruptcy because they recently purchased a car. They were overwhelmed by credit card balances, drowning in old medical bills, struggling with student loans, and at the point where they were having trouble ...
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Will Filing Bankruptcy Harm My Career?

For many people, a career is a major priority. Even for those who don’t love their jobs, the thought of not advancing is very distressing. Everyone wants to succeed at work even if only to maximize their earning potential. So many worry that when they file for bankruptcy it will ...
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Legal Separation’s Effect on Bankruptcy

Many people experience extreme financial distress during the same period when they are experiencing equally extreme distress in their relationship. We aren’t here to discuss if one situation is a catalyst for the other, but to outline how a legal separation alters the affect of bankruptcy on the filer and ...
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I Filed Bankruptcy…Can I Sell My House Now and Keep My Equity?

There are a lot of questions that need answers before the decision to file bankruptcy. There are a lot of questions that come up during the bankruptcy process. And there are more questions that crop up once the bankruptcy is closed and the discharge is received. One common “post-bankruptcy” question ...
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Divorce Decree v. Bankruptcy: Which Determines Final Debt Liability?

Meet Dawn and Jared. Dawn and Jared were high school sweethearts. They got married during college. Dawn eventually became a lawyer and Jared eventually became a doctor. By the time they got divorced, they hardly saw each other because they were both so busy and had such different priorities and ...
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