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Massachusetts Mortgage 150-Day Right to Cure Right and Bankruptcy
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7th Circuit Splashes Cold Water on Chapter 7 “Lien Stripping” Hopes
Over Median? – Get Creative to Fit into Chapter 7
Chapter 7 offers many advantages over Chapter 13: faster process – 5 months vs. 5 years lower cost more complete relief from debts When I meet with a prospective client, I start my evaluation by by asking “can this person fit into a Chapter 7?” ... Read full article
Social Security Overpayments Still Wiped Out in Texas
Social Security benefits are well protected in bankruptcy. And that often means they’re protected even from Social Security. ... Read full article
Negotiate Great Deals on Electronics and Other Secured Debts While in Bankruptcy
Did you know that your time in Chapter 7 is an ideal time to negotiate extremely favorable buy outs or payment terms for secured debts? Because you have the option to surrender secured collateral that may have lost significant value, secured creditors ... Read full article
If I File A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy In Florida – Should I Reaffirm My Mortgage?
Missouri Bankruptcy: Tax Refund Credits Protected
Missouri bankruptcy filers have more protection for their tax refunds now. Particularly working families have more certainty their financial needs won’t be disrupted when they need to file Chapter 7. ... Read full article
The True Difference Between 7s And 13s
Chapter 7 bankruptcies fix things; Chapter 13s allow the debtor to fix things. ... Read full article
Biggest Tax Time Mistake Can Also Cost You in Bankruptcy
Tax Day is Coming! ... Read full article
Filing Bankruptcy? Beware of the Unexpected.
This is a tale of two families who just wanted to protect their homes. The older couple wanted to protect their residence from the possibility that they might lose it if they had to go to a nursing home. Their daughter and her husband were having trouble ... Read full article
Did James Bond File Bankruptcy in Texas?
Bankruptcy is not a good place to hide out if you are a super-spy. Your (financial) life is an open book and your (expensive) toys end up on the auction block. So did James Bond try to evade his enemies by filing bankruptcy in Dallas back in June, 2012? ... Read full article
Bonuses Paid to Debtor After Chapter 7 Filing Can’t be Taken by Bankruptcy Trustee
What to Expect After Your Chapter 7 Case is Filed
Tribe Members’ Monthly Casino Profit Allocations Can’t Be Seized By Bankruptcy Trustee
Top 15 Lies About Bankruptcy
Texas Bankruptcy Court Upholds Attorney-Client Privilege for Bankuptcy Debtors
Bankruptcy Basics: When is Chapter 7 A Good Option?
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Payment Plans and Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
I wanted to write something about payment plans and Chapter 7 bankruptcy. First of all, I am a Massachusetts attorney and these thoughts are restricted to the here in my state. Although the laws related to bankruptcy payment plans are federal, local ... Read full article
Should I Be Worried About Going To My Meeting of Creditors?
After you file a bankruptcy case, you are required to attend a meeting of creditors . This is scheduled for about a month after your petition is filed, and is usually the only appearance you will need to make during the bankruptcy process. Should you be ... Read full article