Before you file for bankruptcy, you’ll likely want to know what type of bankruptcy to file for. The reality is that you have to meet certain requirements in order to file bankruptcy at all, and you may not be eligible for either Chapter 7 or Chapter...
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by Brigitte Yuille (Originally posted on July 3, 2015 on Bankrate.com) You’ve filed for bankruptcy. Now it’s time to start rebuilding your credit. It will be hard to get credit at the start, but it won’t be impossible. The bankruptcy on...
In recent months, bankruptcy attorneys and people considering bankruptcy have wondered how the new presidential administration might influence bankruptcy laws and the outcomes of personal bankruptcy petitions. We did, too. To gain perspective, we...
Bankruptcy provides relief to people weighed down by massive debt, however it is not a free pass. During a bankruptcy, debtors may be required to liquidate their assets to repay creditors. Also, they can expect to lose access to existing commercial...
Even before the advent of the credit card industry, pioneers, patriots and presidents alike found themselves in tough financial straits. According to Roland Gary Jones, Esq., author of Bankruptcies and Money Disasters of the Rich and Famous, Abraham...
I joined Bold Talk Business Radio talk show host Donna Anselmo for a live stream on TalkNetworkRadio.com Tuesday, February 15. We discussed issues on the minds of people dealing with debt, especially questions relating to bankruptcy. The interview...
When filing for bankruptcy on behalf of a client, an attorney must consider how to best protect the client’s assets. During bankruptcy proceedings, the court reviews the petitioner's assets to determine the debtor's ability to repay creditors. The...
PHOTO COURTESY: DREAMSTIME FREE REAL ESTATE 6 ©Jcpjr WORRY AMONG PEOPLE STRUGGLING TO SAVE THEIR HOMES OFTEN COMES FROM not knowing what to expect or if there is any way to stop a foreclosure. Take for instance the case of "Mr. Smith." Mr. Smith is...
When The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that Univision Communications, Inc. won a court-administered auction of assets belonging to Gawker Media Group (08.16.16), I thought this case perfectly illustrated how the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process...
As an attorney, I’ve heard from landlords who don’t know what to do when nightmare tenants fall way behind on rent payments, refuse to vacate, and even purposely destroy rental property. I’ve also heard from frustrated tenants whose landlords...
When The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported (08.16.16) that Univision Communications, Inc. won a court-administered auction of assets belonging to Gawker Media Group , I thought this case perfectly illustrated how the Chapter 11 bankruptcy process...
[caption id="attachment_171" align="alignleft" width="300"] PHOTO CREDIT: Beautiful Home | © Colleen Coombe | Dreamstime Stock Photos[/caption] In addition to tax savings on a primary residence, Florida's homestead exemption can offer protection in...
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We know that it's not always easy to discuss personal financial matters, particularly when they involve debt. Many people struggling with debt believe there is no way out, so they avoid seeking advice until monetary situations become even more...
If your mortgage loan is in arrears, your lender may pursue foreclosure options against you. If the lender is successful in its foreclosure attempt, the lender will be able to retain the property and remove the homeowners who have been foreclosed on....
If you use email, frequent the Internet, have a telephone, or open your door to solicitors, it's likely that you will be targeted by con artists at some time in your life. If you are very active on the internet, that likelihood seems to increase...
Not only have we just launched a new law practice, but I'm pleased to begin sharing thoughts, news, legal opinions and information with you through our new blog platform. If you like, you can share your own concerns with me, too, via the contacts...
In our prior article, Solomita Law answered three frequently asked questions about bankruptcy. This article addresses other common queries. Must I include every one of my debts in a bankruptcy filing or may I elect to pay off certain debts without...
Many people under financial duress avoid filing for bankruptcy because they don’t understand how bankruptcy works, don’t know where to turn for information, or fear that they will not be able to live a normal life after bankruptcy. In fact,...
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