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I Received My Bankruptcy Discharge and It’s Time to Rebuild My Credit
Justin Harelik
July 14, 2015
The entire point of filing for bankruptcy is to receive a discharge of your debt. You contact an experienced southern California bankruptcy attorney, make sure to provide them with all the necessary information, include every creditor in the paperwork…and then await the big day. Once you receive your bankruptcy discharge ...
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Before I Filed for Bankruptcy I had a 750 Credit Score: Can I Get it Back?
Justin Harelik
June 24, 2015
Many bankruptcy petitioners are extremely concerned with their credit score. Some enjoyed the benefits of a fantastic credit score pre-bankruptcy and despair ever getting it back. You may find yourself wondering, “Can I get back the 750 credit score I had before I filed for bankruptcy?” If you do, you ...
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Post-Bankruptcy: Can I Own Land in My Own Name After Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
Justin Harelik
June 18, 2015
Many filing bankruptcy wonder whether or not it’s possible to put property in their own name after filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Others assume that there’s a waiting period for owning property in their own name post-bankruptcy. If you’re wondering how long you have to wait to put your name on property after ...
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Bankruptcy Protection and What to Do When Creditors Ignore It
Justin Harelik
June 5, 2015
Sometimes creditors seem to completely ignore bankruptcy protection. For petitioners it can be extremely frustrating as one of the main benefits of filing for bankruptcy is to obtain relief from creditors seeking payment that isn’t available. When creditors ignore the protection provided by bankruptcy, there is action you can take. ...
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Filing Bankruptcy Without Involving Your Spouse
Justin Harelik
June 4, 2015
In some instances, it makes sense for individuals to file bankruptcy as a couple. In other situations, it makes more sense to have one spouse filing for bankruptcy. Luckily, bankruptcy law allows spouses to file bankruptcy separately, but it’s impossible to keep a spouse completely “out” of the bankruptcy proceedings. ...
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Obtaining a Loan Modification After Filing Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Justin Harelik
May 6, 2015
If you are in the midst of financial crisis and your main goal is to stay in your home, the first step is often to file for a loan modification. If you have approached your lender regarding a modification for your mortgage to no avail (possibly multiple times) it may ...
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Student Loan Debt Leading to Bankruptcy
Justin Harelik
May 4, 2015
Many college students end up with major debt when they step out of their commencement ceremonies. Out-of-control student loan debt is a major problem with rising tuition costs. Many parents of college students are even taking out parent loans to pay for their children’s college education. As an experienced southern ...
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US Bankruptcy Filings Down Again: Decreased 10.1% in February 2015
Justin Harelik
April 3, 2015
According to Epiq Systems, US bankruptcy filings are down again by 10.1% as of February 2015. Their latest monthly bankruptcy figures indicated a year-over-year decline. That makes 52 straight months of year-over-year declines in the US bankruptcy filing rate. The daily average of US bankruptcy filings in February was 3,422 in ...
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Bankruptcy and Lease Agreements
Justin Harelik
April 2, 2015
It is important to understand the laws governing bankruptcy and lease agreements when considering filing from bankruptcy. When entering into a commercial lease some lessors will attempt to include clauses that are not supported by law. Specifically, lessors may include clauses prohibiting bankruptcy during the term of the lease agreement. ...
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How to Reestablish Credit with No Disposable Income
Justin Harelik
April 1, 2015
There are those who talk about the increased strictures that been put in place on credit in today’s market, but even after it became a lot “harder” to get credit…it’s still pretty easy. There are always companies willing to offer credit opportunities, even to those with little to no income. ...
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