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Four Rules For Finding Bankruptcy Truths

05/10/12

Remember, when you were a child, you assumed that anything written in a book was true.

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Surrendering Your Home In Bankruptcy Doesn’t Mean It’s Not Yours

05/09/12

You walk into bankruptcy to get rid of your mortgage. You walk out still owning real estate. How’s that happen?

It’s almost a joke – when does surrender not mean surrender? It’s not a funny joke, but one nonetheless.

Here’s the tip: when you surrender property in Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you’re doing nothing more than indicating a willingness to let it go. You’re not actually handing it off to anyone.

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Bankruptcy Courtroom Etiquette

05/07/12

Common courtesy and respect are essential life skills.

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Reaffirmations and the “Ride-Through” in EDNC

05/04/12

On February 22, 2012, the Court issued the In re:  Bowden decision.  The Bowden decision will affect the way attorneys and their clients approach reaffirmation agreements in the Eastern District of North Carolina (EDNC).

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