Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Can Your Financial Choices Lead to Divorce and Bankruptcy in Arizona

01/13/12

Joint Accounts for Married Couples:  Can Your Financial Choices Lead to Divorce and Bankruptcy? Several surveys report that the majority of married couples put all of their money in joint accounts.  However, that number is less than it used to be, and there are several other options available to married couples. Some couples choose to [...]

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Aurora Bankruptcy Lawyer Describes Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 and Credit

01/13/12

The United States has become a credit type of society where everyone needs credit, everybody wants credit and everybody fears that, without credit, they will not be able to function.  I’ve had people come to see me and wondered, if they give up their house and file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, will anybody let them [...]

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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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Can I obtain a new loan while I am in Bankruptcy?

01/10/12

Often individuals in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy ask if they can take on new debt during the years they are under a Plan of Reorganization. Either the car lease is up or a mortgage modification would help improve cash flow. You can incur new debt in Chapter 13 but you have to ask nicely first [...]

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Can I Obtain a New Loan While I am in Bankruptcy?

01/10/12

New Debt in Bankruptcy? Often individuals in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy ask if they can take on new debt during the years they are under a Plan of Reorganization. Either the car lease is up or a mortgage modification would help improve cash flow. You can incur new debt in Chapter 13 but you have [...]

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Quick Guide to Fees and Costs Associated With Filing Bankruptcy

01/08/12

Chapter 7 Fees Chapter 7′s typically take about three months from start to finish. Your lawyer would normally charge from $800.00 to $2000.00, depending on several factors such as how many people are filing, how much debt you have and what types of debt you have. Chapter 13 Fees Chapter 13′s typically run from three [...]

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