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06/15/2024 Often, divorce proceedings and assets lost in a divorce can make it necessary to file for bankruptcy in Arizona. In fact, the Phoenix bankruptcy lawyers at EZ Legal Fees by EZ Legal Fees by WantAFreshStart know divorce is one of the more common reasons ...[more]Bankruptcy and Foreclosure
06/15/2024 Many people fall behind on their mortgages. While some lenders are more than willing to work with homeowners who get behind on their payments, this is the exception rather than the rule. If you fall too far behind on your payments, your mortgage lender ...[more]Bankruptcy and the Elderly
06/15/2024 The Phoenix bankruptcy lawyers at EZ Legal Fees by WantAFreshStart understand that the aging process can be a financially difficult time. As we grow older, medical bills accrue and pensions have begun to decrease along with social security allotments. ...[more]Bankruptcy Means Test
06/15/2024 The simplest way to define a means test is as an official assessment of and investigation into the financial circumstances of an individual. Means tests are used in the realm of bankruptcy to determine eligibility for a Chapter 7 filing in Arizona. But ...[more]Will I Lose Everything in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
06/15/2024 Many people who are considering bankruptcy are worried that filing for bankruptcy will leave them destitute and penniless. This impression tends to arise when people first start looking into bankruptcy and discover that the most common type of consumer ...[more]Discharging Taxes
06/15/2024 When it comes to discharging or eliminating tax debt in Arizona, there are many factors to keep in mind and a knowledgeable Phoenix bankruptcy lawyer at Want A Fres Start can help you every step of the way. For instance, many tax debts are exempt from ...[more]New Bankruptcy Laws
06/15/2024 In 2005, former president George W. Bush signed into law a major reform of bankruptcy law. This reform, called the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act , changed bankruptcy law in a variety of ways. In general, filing for bankruptcy ...[more]Bankruptcy Exemptions
06/15/2024 Arizona Bankruptcy Exemptions If you are filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy , all the assets you need will likely be exempt. This means these assets will not be considered in the bankruptcy process. Your assets will be yours to keep. There are notable ...[more]Stop Creditor Harassment
06/15/2024 There are laws and regulations in place to offer relief to those who find themselves overwhelmed by debt and to give them hope that a resolution can be found. These laws also to preclude creditors and debt collectors from acting in a harassing manner ...[more]How Much Do You Have to Be in Debt to File Chapter 7?
06/15/2024 If you find yourself struggling with debt, you may be considering filing for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy can provide a fresh start and the opportunity to rebuild your financial life. But how much debt do you need to have in order to qualify for a Chapter 7 ...[more]Bankruptcy is your superpower.
09/20/2020 Every September 20 th on National Bankruptcy Day I like to remind people about their bankruptcy superpower, in a whimsical way. People who file Chapter 7 Bankruptcy get a fresh start that lets them make financial decisions faster than a speeding bullet . ...[more]My Small Business is in Trouble! What Should I Do?
09/09/2020 The Covid-19 pandemic has devastated small (and medium and large) businesses. Closures. Limited hours. Fewer customers. ...[more]Top 6 Steps to Rebuilding Credit
06/16/2020 I recently conducted a poll of bankruptcy attorneys across the country for their recommendation on how to rebuild credit after bankruptcy. ...[more]Veterans & Bankruptcy: Do I Lose My Benefits if I File Bankruptcy? NO!
03/19/2020 Do you ever wonder how bad rumors get started? Bad headlines don’t help. ...[more]Consumer Commission – Student Loan Discharge Recommendations
03/19/2020 The American Bankruptcy Institute’s Commission on Consumer Bankruptcy issued its final report last week. This is the first in a series of articles about those recommendations. To see more information about the Commission, follow this link . ...[more]How do I get the title to my car?
03/19/2020 When you borrow money against a vehicle the lender places a lien on the Certificate of Title. This is called taking a security interest, where the vehicle becomes collateral, guaranteeing you will repay the loan. A security interest allows the ...[more]Judicial Estoppel: Medical Malpractice Claim Survives Omission From Bankruptcy Schedule A/B
03/19/2020 A chapter 7 trustee was allowed to pursue a medical malpractice claim that the debtor had failed to list in her papers, even where the trustee and the debtor had agreed to split the lawsuit proceeds. In this New Hampshire case, Alward v. Johnston , ...[more]