As 2014 approaches, you are probably thinking about your New Year's resolutions. This year, instead of saying you will lose weight, consider making a resolution to lose your debt! When you file a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, you are able to eliminate the majority of your...
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How to Eliminate Judgment Liens on Your Home
If you have been unable to pay your bills and creditors have obtained judgments against you, it is likely that you have judgment liens place against your home. A creditor places a judgment lien against your home to help ensure that the creditor gets paid what it is...
Avoid Common Blunders in Bankruptcy
Filing for bankruptcy protection is an important decision. You want to make sure you do it right and obtain a discharge order that eliminates the majority of your debt. If you fail to follow the law or proper court procedure, your case can be dismissed without you...
Which Comes First – Bankruptcy or Marriage?
If you are planning to get married but you have burdensome debt, it is important to consider whether you should eliminate your debt before you get married. Of course, you should openly discuss your finances with your fiancé, but you should also seek the advice...
Considering Bankruptcy? What’s holding you back?
During the holiday season, many people are acutely aware of their finances. If you are struggling to make ends meet and you have considered filing for bankruptcy protection, it might be time to take action. Most people admit that dreading filing was much more...
All I Want for Christmas Is……DEBT RELIEF!
Christmas is time when you want to focus on family. While you may be worried about your finances, you also want to your loved ones to get gifts they want. This holiday season, maybe the best present you could give to your family is obtaining a fresh financial start?...
Valuing Your Home In Bankruptcy
When you file for bankruptcy protection, it is important to properly value your home. This is not always a simple task. You cannot simply rely upon tax appraisals. It is essential to work with an experienced bankruptcy lawyer to accurately determine the value of your...
What You Need to Know About Bankruptcy Retainer Agreements
When you decide to file a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, your attorney will have you review and sign a retainer agreement. The law requires the lawyer to provide this agreement so you are fully informed regarding the relationship between you and the law firm. The...
Social Security Benefits in Bankruptcy: 4 Things You Need to Know
If you are planning to file a bankruptcy case and you receive social security benefits, it is important to confer with your attorney about it. However, in most cases, social security benefits are better protected in a bankruptcy case than outside of it. Why is this?...
How to Prevent Delays in Your Bankruptcy Case
If you are considering filing a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 case, you are probably concerned about how long it will take. Most Chapter 7 filings take four to six months and a typically Chapter 13 case lasts three to five years. In order to prevent delays in your...