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By Pam Stewart
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Name: Pam Stewart
Email: PAM@plstewart.com
Site: http://www.plstewart.com
About: See Authors Posts (2) on Sep 21, 2009 in Discharge of Debt, Featured, Your Bankruptcy Attorney & You | 0 Comments
A tire company sent a reaffirmation agreement to me for one of my clients to sign. A reaffirmation agreement is a new contract to pay an old debt that is included in your bankruptcy filing.
I laughed when I saw who it was from but I laughed even harder when I discovered it was for a [...]
By Andy Miofsky, Illinois Bankruptcy Attorney
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Name: Andy Miofsky, Illinois Bankruptcy Attorney
Email: ndinstl@charter.net
Site: http://www.ABankruptcyLawyer.net/
About: Andy Miofsky [618/931-1313] is a consumer rights lawyer with offices in Granite City Illinois and Mount Vernon Illinois, representing debtors in bankruptcy throughout the Central and the Southern District of Illinois since 1979. He has filed suit for his clients against some of the largest banks and debt collectors in this country. He teachers consumers to fight back against debt collection violations and rewards them with settlement checks for their damages.See Authors Posts (133) on Sep 21, 2009 in Bankruptcy Practice and Procedure, Featured | 0 Comments
New bankruptcy time deadlines take effect December 1, 2009. Time will now be computed in multiples of 7. This change will minimize situations where deadlines come due on weekends.
Bankruptcy has many different deadlines based on multiples of 5 – 5 days to submit documents, 10 days to appeal, 15 days to file pleadings, 20 or [...]
By Kevin Gipson, New Orleans Bankruptcy Attorney
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Name: Kevin Gipson, New Orleans Bankruptcy Attorney
Email: gipsonk@gmail.com
Site: http://www.kevingipson.com
About: Kevin Gipson is a consumer bankruptcy law attorney practicing in the Greater New Orleans area. He has been representing consumer debtors for over 22 years.
He is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in the State of Louisiana.
Kevin is a sole practitioner so you know that your debt matters are being handled by him personally.
He is a member of the Louisiana Bar Association, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, the Bankruptcy Law Network, Credit Law Network, Debt Law Network, and Mortgage Law Network.See Authors Posts (113) on Sep 19, 2009 in Benefits of Bankruptcy, Exemptions In Bankruptcy, Featured | 0 Comments
One of the most common fears that people considering bankruptcy have is whether or not they will lose their retirement if they file for bankruptcy.
Like all legal questions, the answer to the question of whether or not a debtor will lose their retirement benefits if they file for bankruptcy is that they will probably not [...]
By Jonathan Ginsberg, Atlanta Bankruptcy Attorney
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Name: Jonathan Ginsberg, Atlanta Bankruptcy Attorney
Email: jcg@glolaw.com
Site: http://www.atlanta-bankruptcy-attorney.com
About: I represent individuals in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases filed in the Northern District of Georgia, which includes Atlanta, Newnan, Gainesville and Rome. I publish several informative web sites, including www.atlanta-bankruptcy-attorney.com and an Atlanta bankruptcy blog, www.thebklawyer.com/thebkblog. Please mention Bankruptcy Law Network when you call.See Authors Posts (146) on Sep 15, 2009 in Debts Not Dischargeable, Featured, Marriage and Debt | 0 Comments
From time to time I receive emails from men or women who have gone through a divorce and whose ex-spouse has filed a bankruptcy. They usually want to know if their ex-spouse’s bankruptcy can eliminate obligations set out in a divorce order.
In general, Bankruptcy Code Section 523(a)(5) and 523(a)(15) except from discharge debts arising from [...]
By Russell A. DeMott, Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Name: Russell A. DeMott, Charleston Bankruptcy Lawyer
Email: russ@wyckoffdemott.com
Site: http://www.scbankruptcyattorney.com
About: See Authors Posts (14) on Jul 13, 2009 in Benefits of Bankruptcy, Featured, Life After Bankruptcy | 0 Comments
It’s no secret that if you need to file bankruptcy, you are under stress. Financial problems are horrible, and they are real. But don’t let financial problems consume your life. Concentrate on what’s truly important: your health and your family.
I keep a box of Kleenex on my desk for my clients. By the time [...]
By Adrian Lapas, Eastern North Carolina Bankruptcy Attorney
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Name: Adrian Lapas
Email: shellback50@gmail.com
Site: http://www.goldsborobankruptcylawyer.com
About: See Authors Posts (26) on Jun 30, 2009 in Bankruptcy Myths, Featured | 0 Comments
“I don’t want to file bankruptcy on my house!” “I don’t want to file bankruptcy on my car!” “I owe my mom some money but I don’t want to file bankruptcy on her!”
Every bankruptcy attorney practicing in this country has heard these phrases or variations of them. The client wants to keep his home so he thinks [...]
By David Leibowitz, Illinois and Wisconsin Bankruptcy Attorney
closeAuthor: David Leibowitz, Illinois and Wisconsin Bankruptcy Attorney
Name: David Leibowitz
Email: dleibowitz@lakelaw.com
Site: http://www.lakelaw.com
About: David Leibowitz holds a B. A. in Economics from Northwestern University and received his J.D., cum laude, from Loyola University of Chicago School of Law where he also served as Note Editor of the law review. Admitted to the Illinois and Wisconsin bars, he is the managing member of Lakelaw, an interstate law firm with offices in Chicago, Skokie and Waukegan in Illinois and Kenosha and La Crosse in Wisconsin.
He is nationally recognized for his work in identifying and pursuing mortgage related claims in the context of bankruptcy. He is presently writing "Leibowitz' Guide to Mortgage Modifications" to be published shortly after Congress amends the Bankruptcy Code. David is a member of both the Illinois and Wisconsin bars and has practiced in bankruptcy courts throughout the country. He is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute where he is the Special Projects Coordinator for the Commercial Fraud Task Force and a frequent contributor to the ABI Journal. He is also a member of the National Association of Bankruptcy Trustees, the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and numerous state and local bar associations. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Certification in both Consumer Bankruptcy Law and Business Bankruptcy Law.See Authors Posts (56) on Jun 19, 2009 in Featured, General Bankruptcy Information | 0 Comments
Senior citizens with fixed incomes frequently think about filing for bankruptcy. Even though we have experienced a horrible mortgage meltdown, many retired people have actually paid off their houses and, at least in theory, still have equity. Yet their social security income is not enough to live. Even worse, many pensions have been cut back [...]
By Jay Fleischman, New York Bankruptcy Lawyer
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Name: Jay Fleischman, New York Bankruptcy Lawyer
Email: jay@fclcny.com
Site: http://www.NYBankruptcyLitigation.com
About: Helping consumers in all counties of New York State. Call 800-235-2203 or visit my website to set up an initial consultation and to learn how I can help you. Mention Bankruptcy Law Network when you call.See Authors Posts (109) on Jun 16, 2009 in Bankruptcy Myths, Featured | 0 Comments
Hat tip to my New York colleague, David B. Shaev, for the excellent coverage and honest statements. Finally, the news media gets their information about bankruptcy right!
By Jay Fleischman, New York Bankruptcy Lawyer
closeAuthor: Jay Fleischman, New York Bankruptcy Lawyer
Name: Jay Fleischman, New York Bankruptcy Lawyer
Email: jay@fclcny.com
Site: http://www.NYBankruptcyLitigation.com
About: Helping consumers in all counties of New York State. Call 800-235-2203 or visit my website to set up an initial consultation and to learn how I can help you. Mention Bankruptcy Law Network when you call.See Authors Posts (109) on Jun 16, 2009 in Featured, Your Bankruptcy Attorney & You | 0 Comments
Some bankruptcy lawyers need no introduction, but we’re giving one anyway to Carey Ebert, Ft. Worth bankruptcy lawyer and current President of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. Carey is coming on board as a Contributing Author, and you’ll see her posts here on Bankruptcy Law Network for as long as we can keep [...]
By Craig Andresen, Attorney at Law
closeAuthor: Craig Andresen, Attorney at Law
Name: Craig Andresen, Attorney at Law
Email: craig@cwalaw.com
Site: http://www.cwalaw.com
About: Helping consumers in every county in Minnesota since 1987. Call (952) 831-1995, or visit my website, to set up an initial consultation and learn how I can help you. Mention Bankruptcy Law Network when you call.See Authors Posts (134) on Jun 15, 2009 in Bankruptcy Cases & Legislation, Featured, Means Testing | 0 Comments
The U.S Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, recently ruled that on the means test’s Form B22A, a vehicle ownership expense is allowed even when the debtor has no car payment. The court’s ruling in In re Tate, No. 08-60953 (5th Cir. June 10, 2009), agrees with the only other circuit court opinion on this issue, In re [...]