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Will a bankruptcy filing hurt my credit? This is a question I hear during nearly all of my first conversations with potential new clients. If you’re considering bankruptcy, then your credit is probably already suffering from delinquencies or soon will
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While it is possible to discharge student loan debt in bankruptcy, the test currently utilized by bankruptcy courts in the majority of states makes it a serious challenge. To qualify for such a discharge, you must show that paying the
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Are you facing foreclosure after your lender denied a request to modify your mortgage? You may not only be able to save your house with a Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing but also successfully modify your mortgage while reorganizing your debt
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If your debt is spiraling out of control, it may be time to consider bankruptcy. Do any of the following apply to you? You only make minimum payments on your credit cards Debt collectors are calling you (or filing lawsuits)
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It can be a difficult process to decide whether to file a bankruptcy. A bankruptcy could positively affect your quality of life by discharging certain debts and providing you with a fresh start. Here is a list of pros and
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I am often asked if anything can be done about taxes in bankruptcy. The encouraging news is yes there can, provided of course, the debtor can meet at least four (4) criteria. They are: The outstanding taxes must be at
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viLast month, clothing company Aeropostale Inc. became the most recent retailer to file a Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Aeropostale operates 739 stores in 50 states and Puerto Rico and also has 41 stores in Canada. Aeropostale’s bankruptcy comes on the heels
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Rebuilding credit after bankruptcy is best accomplished by establishing new unsecured credit and maintaining a good payment history. I get asked all the time by clients, usually after a case is discharged, to reaffirm their mortgage. Professionally I do not
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It is common for homeowners to consider loan modification options to address past due mortgage payments or high interest rates. Federal programs designed to help homeowners in default include the Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP) and the Home Affordable Refinance
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When you file for bankruptcy, a bankruptcy “estate” is created which includes all of your ownership interests in property. Section 541(a)(1) of the Bankruptcy Code defines “property of the estate” and determines the extent to which your property interests will
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