After bankruptcy

But I Surrendered that Property in My Bankruptcy!

03/05/13

Bankruptcy gets you out of debts you don’t want, but not stuff you don’t want.

It doesn’t force the finance company to tow your car.  Or the timeshare people to foreclose the timeshare.  And it doesn’t make the bankruptcy court take anything.

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After bankruptcy–bills, calls and illegal harassment

02/16/13

After bankruptcy, you might get a call or a bill on a debt that was discharged in your case.  Trying to collect a discharged debt during or after the bankruptcy is a violation of the bankruptcy stay–while your case is open–or bankruptcy discharge, once your case is closed.

Don’t get upset, but do take action.

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After Bankruptcy–We Garnish Bank of America

02/08/13

Bank of America wouldn’t fix Ed and Ann’s credit reports after bankruptcy.

Our disputes were ignored, so we sued.  The judgment was ignored, so we’re garnishing.

Here’s the whole story.

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After Bankruptcy: Can they turn me away at the hospital?

01/18/13

More than half of all bankruptcy is caused by health problems.  Many people file bankruptcy on medical bills, including hospital bills.  (For other people, the medical expenses all ended up on credit cards.)

So it’s no surprise people ask me, “Will I get turned away from the emergency room after I file bankruptcy on the hospital?”

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After Bankruptcy: Why did Bank of America Forgive My Second Mortgage?

10/29/12

Lots of people, in current or recent bankruptcy, are getting letters from Bank of America forgiving their second mortgages.

What’s going on?

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After Bankruptcy: What If I Win the Lottery

06/27/12

People often ask me, what happens after bankruptcy if I . . .

Get a big raise…

Start a business…

Get a big tax refund in future years…

Become a reality star…

Win the lottery…

How does that affect my bankruptcy?

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After Bankruptcy: Suing Navy Federal

04/14/12

We sue debt collectors and creditors a dozen times a month.  For doing illegal things to our clients–before bankruptcy or after the bankruptcy.

We don’t make a lot of money doing that.  But I think big companies can act like small children–they do what they can get away with.   I don’t let them get away with much when it comes to my bankruptcy clients.  That’s part of my job as a lawyer.

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After Bankruptcy: Get Organized and Start to Rebuild

01/12/12

As a Dallas bankruptcy attorney, I find that many people leave bankruptcy with little knowledge of what to do next. Obtaining a fresh start is great, but knowing where to go and what steps to take next are crucial for financial success after exiting bankruptcy. Organize Your Documents The best thing anyone can do after [...]

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