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Some Believe Bankruptcy Laws Exacerbated Housing Market Crisis in Arizona

11/26/11

Some Believe Bankruptcy Laws Exacerbated Housing Market Crisis in Arizona   Could laws changing the requirements for filing bankruptcy worsen or even cause the housing crisis we have seen in the United States over the last three years?  Some believe so, and are arguing that the law should be repealed. In 2005, Congress passed a [...]

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Reaffirmation Agreements–What are they and why should I hope the Judge does not approve mine?

01/19/11

Sticking with our recent theme in blog entries, we decide to touch on reaffirmation agreements this week. Debtors who file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Arizona, and owe money on their house or car, are virtually certain to run across one or more of them. Leaving homes for another day, here is a quick rundown…

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