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Posted by: Erik Clark
Can Bankruptcy Be Denied? 6 Ways to Lose Your Discharge
Last updated April 13, 2017. While there are certain debts that cannot be discharged in a personal bankruptcy case, or are very hard to discharge (such as student loan debt), there are a variety of circumstances under which a court can deny you your ENTIRE discharge. This means that you will still be liable on…
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Posted by: Walter Metzen
Is Filing Bankruptcy Bad? Can It Be Good?
You’ll hear a lot of people conclusively say: “bankruptcy is bad.” But why? Why is the general consensus that filing for bankruptcy is a bad thing? While it is true that filing for bankruptcy is evidence of trouble with personal finances, that’s not the whole story. A large part of the reason why people say…
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Posted by: Rob Cohen
Credit Card Lawsuit Defenses: What to Do When You’ve Been Sued
You’ve fallen behind on your bills and now you’ve received notice that your credit card company is suing you. This usually happens in the form of a letter accompanied by a formal complaint. What do you do now? The first step is to read the complaint carefully. The complaint will have crucial information about what…
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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Texas: What You Need to Know
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 law, meaning it applies uniformly nationwide. For this reason, the experiences of debtors…
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Posted by: Erik Clark
Why is My Credit Card Company Suing Me?
Last updated Aug. 30, 2017. You’ve received a summons and complaint, your credit card company has filed a lawsuit. What to do now? Should you file for bankruptcy? First, understand that credit card debt is a type of unsecured debt, meaning that if you can’t make payments, your credit card company cannot come after your personal property…
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Posted by: Walter Metzen
Deficiency Judgment: After Foreclosure, Do I Owe Money?
A common misconception among consumers is that after foreclosure they will not owe their mortgage lender. Many homeowners who go through foreclosure are surprised to learn that they still owe money on their house, even though they no longer own it! Most mortgage lenders require borrowers to personally guarantee the amount of the note, leaving…
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