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Posted on May 1, 2012 By Demetria Graves
Try to save some headaches with our tips Sometimes, when it's beneficial to both parties, one or both parties of a divorcing couple will file for bankruptcy. These are obviously life-changing and ...
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Posted on Jan 21, 2012 By Demetria Graves
Being harassed by creditors and having collection agencies constantly on your back is often what drives people to consider filing for bankruptcy. Once you file for bankruptcy, you get an automatic ...
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Posted on Jan 14, 2012 By Demetria Graves
Many people put of filing for bankruptcy because they don't want to admit they're in trouble financially. Often it takes an event like having property repossessed to make people realize that ...
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Posted on Jan 5, 2012 By Demetria Graves
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy refers to the section in the bankruptcy code that relates to liquidation bankruptcy where your non-exempt assets are liquidated to pay off your debts. Any unpaid debts after that ...
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Posted on Dec 30, 2011 By Demetria Graves
When you file for bankruptcy, an automatic stay goes into immediate effect. This means that creditors are no longer able to contact you in an attempt to seek payment from you using any means. This ...
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Posted on Dec 23, 2011 By Demetria Graves
One question I'm often asked is, "How do I know if I should file bankruptcy?" The purpose of this article is to give you some information that could help you decide and be able to answer ...
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Posted on Dec 15, 2011 By Demetria Graves
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is often the best alternative for people who are overwhelmed with debt because it allows them to discharge non-exempt debts. This means the debtor is released from personal ...
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Posted on Dec 8, 2011 By Demetria Graves
How many people can say they're debt free? It seems like there's not many these days as we continue to struggle with more difficult economic times. Can you even imagine being debt free? When ...
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Posted on Dec 2, 2011 By Demetria Graves
One of the most common questions I get asked is if filing bankruptcy is the right thing to do? This of course, depends on many factors, so I thought I'd provide a brief outline on some of the ...
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Posted on Nov 23, 2011 By Demetria Graves
People who have considered filing for bankruptcy have probably heard of the bankruptcy Means Test. Back in 2005 Congress amended the laws related to bankruptcy and put in place new laws that they ...
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Posted on Nov 16, 2011 By Demetria Graves
A common question I get asked from married couples regarding bankruptcy, is if they have to file jointly or if it's possible for one spouse to file bankruptcy alone? Also, which way of filing is ...
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Posted on Aug 18, 2011 By demetriagraves
I often feature articles about celebrities when they hit hard times financially and end up filing for bankruptcy. Somehow it makes it seem less daunting for the rest of us 'mere mortals' ...
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Posted on Aug 11, 2011 By demetriagraves
If you have recently filed for bankruptcy or are considering that filing for bankruptcy may be your best option, perhaps you can find some comfort in the fact that you are not alone. According to the ...
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Posted on Aug 4, 2011 By demetriagraves
It is an interesting comparison to watch what has been going on Washington with raising the debt ceiling and comparing that to one's own debt issues. The government has bills to pay, no money, and ...
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Posted on Jul 29, 2011 By demetriagraves
When Congress' recent revisions to federal laws governing credit card usage went into effect, some consumers saw interest rates double or even triple. The law now allows for credit providers to be ...
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Posted on Jul 21, 2011 By demetriagraves
Many people are reluctant to see an attorney, especially if their funds are tight. It's a common belief to think that, if I'm broke how in the world can I afford an attorney? Often when doing ...
Continue reading "Understanding Bankruptcy Legal Fees" »
Posted on Jul 14, 2011 By demetriagraves
Looking at the first six months of 2011, it appears that fewer people have filed bankruptcy petitions so far in 2011 than they did in 2010. Last year there were over 1.5 million bankruptcies filed in ...
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Posted on Jul 7, 2011 By demetriagraves
You've made the decision to file for bankruptcy and of course, you want to do it right. Most clients I work with want to avoid Bankruptcy mistakes and make the filing process as smooth as possible. ...
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Posted on Jul 2, 2011 By demetriagraves
One of the most common questions I get asked when consulting clients about bankruptcy is, would you file bankruptcy with this amount of debt? People are worried that the amount of debt they have is ...
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Posted on Jun 16, 2011 By demetriagraves
Pittsburgh Steelers veteran quarterback Charlie Batch gets to hold onto his Super Bowl rings and many other assets as well as his home in a favorable bankruptcy ruling that discharged many of his ...
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Posted on Jun 9, 2011 By demetriagraves
Recently new numbers on home values around the country were released that confirmed a "double dip" in housing prices, falling below the 2009 low. This is frustrating news for many people that have ...
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Posted on Jun 2, 2011 By demetriagraves
A common question I get asked regarding bankruptcy, is whether you can simply "give" away your assets to a family member or take your name off of the title to a vehicle or home prior to filing ...
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Posted on May 26, 2011 By demetriagraves
If you're in financial trouble and considering bankruptcy as an option it's important to know the different pros and cons associated with filing bankruptcy and these are outlined in this article. When ...
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Posted on May 19, 2011 By demetriagraves
One of the most common things I find when working with clients who are considering bankruptcy is that there are many common misconceptions about bankruptcy that can make it harder for people to ...
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Posted on May 11, 2011 By demetriagraves
Did you know that some homeowners who have been hurt by the housing crash are taking advantage of a little-known loophole in the bankruptcy law to get rid of their second mortgage and also avoid the ...
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