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The benefit of continuing with a short sale after you’ve decided to file for bankruptcy will hinge on the type of bankruptcy you plan on filing. If you have decided to file for chapter 7 bankruptcy and are currently trying to sell a home via short sale, there is usually no reason to continue with […]
Look for value when selecting a bankruptcy attorney If you’re considering bankruptcy as an option for dealing with mounting debt, and are in the process of looking for an attorney, you may want to stop and take a moment to read Oscar Wilde. No, I don’t suggest looking through Wilde’s plays, books and poems because […]
What City and State Should I Look For a Bankruptcy Attorney In? Maybe you have recently relocated to be closer to family or friends, were forced to move for a job or, simply have ties to two locations. To make matters a little more uncomfortable, you’re in financial distress and are considering hiring a bankruptcy […]
Texas law allows lenders to pursue deficiency judgments after foreclosure A deficiency judgment arises when the proceeds from a foreclosure sale fail to satisfy the outstanding mortgage balance, and a lender wins a lawsuit seeking payment of the difference. See also: will I owe money after foreclosure? In Texas, lenders are permitted to sue for […]
I Need to File Bankruptcy, But I’m Worried About My Job…Can I Get Fired? If you have a job, need to file bankruptcy, and are worried about getting fired because of it, you probably shouldn’t be. The bankruptcy code prevents employers from firing you just because you have filed for bankruptcy. However, if you are […]
Exemption laws protect your property from creditors Inside of bankruptcy, exemption laws shield certain items of property from the bankruptcy trustee. Outside of bankruptcy, exemption laws protect your property from judgment creditors. The first rule to remember is that not all of your stuff is exempt. Each state and even the federal government have laws […]
A judgment is a legal determination that you owe a debt A judgment is really just a piece of paper signed by a judge that says you owe a debt. For example, in the event you can’t pay a credit card on time, the bank has no immediate recourse. They can call and write, but […]
Why Not Student Loans? In the famous decision, Local Loan Co. vs. Hunt, the Supreme Court summed up the relatively simple policy behind our bankruptcy laws: the “honest but unfortunate” debtor is given the opportunity to start over, “unhampered by the pressure and discouragement of preexisting debt.” The idea of periodic debt forgiveness is ancient, appearing numerous […]
Student loan debt and bankruptcy The topic of student loan debt and bankruptcy: most every bankruptcy and personal finance related website out there has written about it on numerous occasions. However, the rules are worth repeating because it is still an unreasonable area of the law that was created to address the concerns of a […]
Filing chapter 7 bankruptcy in Texas: different from the rest of the country? The state of Texas takes pride in doing things differently than the rest of the country. However, when it comes to bankruptcy, Texans will find some similarity in the process regardless of which region they file in. The bankruptcy code is federal […]
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