Bankruptcy Basics

Choosing Bankruptcy

04/26/12

The decision to file for bankruptcy is not an easy one. As a Dallas bankruptcy lawyer, I serve many clients who face stress and anxiety over the process each day, which is why I feel that education and information are powerful tools. Consumers need to understand the type of debt they are carrying and how [...]

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Missouri Banks – Profit From Foreclosure?

04/25/12

Good lawyers will not recommend filing bankruptcy if the benefit is not clear.  If you are giving up your house with only one mortgage and no other significant debt, many of us will typically advise against it.  But in Missouri that could change if the banks start getting too greedy.

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Filing Bankruptcy and Tax Refunds

04/17/12

Tax Refund for Bankruptcy

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How the Titanic can Provide a Lesson in Bankruptcy Planning and Preparation

04/17/12

The sad story of the Titanic ocean liner has been in the news recently with the 100 year anniversary of its demise at sea and those that perished with her.  How can the sad tale of this ship provide instruction for us today when planning for and filing bankruptcy? The planning, design and construction of [...]

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Top 15 Lies About Bankruptcy. Lie #5: You Will Never Get Credit Again

04/16/12

Lie #5: You Will Never Be Able to Get Credit Ever Again.
(Variations: You Will Never Be Able to Get a Car Loan Ever Again. You Will Never Be Able to Get a Mortgage Ever Again. You Will Never Be Able to Get a Credit Card Ever Again. Banks Will Lock Their Doors When They See You Coming.)

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Top 15 Lies About Bankruptcy. Lie #4: You Will Never Own Anything Again

04/16/12

Lie 4: You Will Never Be Able to Own Anything Ever Again.

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Bankruptcy Lawyers: Your Mother Was Right!

04/15/12

Mothers are well known for dispensing good, common sense to their children, and the one piece of motherly advice that can be applied to your selection of a bankruptcy lawyer is, “You get what you pay for.”

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The Length of Time It Will Take to Rebuild Your Credit – With or Without Bankruptcy

04/10/12

Clients are always concerned about their credit score.  It is not unusual for the question “How will bankruptcy affect my credit score?” to be the first thing that comes out of someone’s mouth when they consider bankruptcy as an option.  Although bankruptcy does have an effect on your credit, the effect may not be as [...]

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