By Karen Oakes, Southern Oregon Bankruptcy Attorney on Mar 2, 2008 in Foreclosure Issues, General Bankruptcy Information, Illinois, Mortgages, Oregon, Personal Finance, Predatory Lending, State Specific Bankruptcy Issues | 0 Comments
There have been alot of reports for the last few weeks on a new company, “You Walk Away”. The company says that, with their help, distressed homeowners can “walk away” from their mortgages, homes, and suffer no consequences. Can this be true? The NewYork Times article by John [...]
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By Michael Doan on Mar 2, 2008 in Bankruptcy Cases of Interest, Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure, California, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, General Bankruptcy Information, Life After Bankruptcy, Other Blogs We Read, Role Of The Lawyer | 0 Comments
In my first article, I talked about the struggle that takes place when deciding to file for Bankruptcy Protection. In this part II of that article, I explain my Top 5 Reasons to File for Bankruptcy Protection.
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By Michael Doan on Mar 2, 2008 in Bankruptcy Myths, Benefits of Bankruptcy, California, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, General Bankruptcy Information, Life After Bankruptcy | 1 Comment
While the answer to this question is many times easier than one would expect, the acceptance of the answer is usually the most difficult part. This is because of the misconstrued social stigma associated with bankruptcy.
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By Rachel Lynn Foley - Kansas City, MO Bankruptcy on Mar 2, 2008 in General Bankruptcy Information | 1 Comment
If you are in the Western District of Missouri, Kansas City Division, there are 10 Chapter 7 Trustees. You can never choose the trustee for your case, they are assigned by the Court at the time of filing. So far we have introduced you to Mr. David Stover, Ms. Erlene Krigel and Ms. Janice Stanton. [...]
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By L. Jed Berliner, Springfield Bankruptcy Attorney on Mar 2, 2008 in Bankruptcy Cases of Interest, Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure, Benefits of Bankruptcy, Life After Bankruptcy, Massachusetts, Protecting Assets In Bankruptcy | 0 Comments
An asset protected in bankruptcy is also protected from debts which are not discharged in bankruptcy. This protection continues after the case closes. Can a non-discharged creditor get at the money if you sell the asset later? The First Circuit Court of Appeals says no. Pasquina v. Cunningham (In re Cunningham), 2008 U.S. App. LEXIS [...]
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