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What is Chapter 13 Debt Release?

Bankruptcy is sometimes inevitable. It is not one of the most favorable situations to be in. But it is important to make the right moves to be able to come out of bankruptcy and to evade the creditor’s torture. When thinking or learning about bankruptcy, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 discussions are very common. Chapter 13 is a better alternative than Chapter 7 in most cases. In case you need to determine which is best for you and why; do not hesitate to log on to Recovery Law Group  to gain a deeper insight. What is Chapter 13 bankruptcy [...]

2019-07-12T12:36:57+00:00

Can any 3rd Party Take Advantage of Automatic Stay in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy is confusing and terrifying to most common people. Though there are benefits associated with it like automatic stay and discharge of unsecured debts at the end of the bankruptcy, sometimes, a bankruptcy case might be ‘hijacked’ by another debtor who wishes to take advantage of your bankruptcy case and the subsequent automatic stay. Automatic stay helps in putting arrest to all collection actions by creditors including repossession, foreclosure, threatening emails, phone calls, etc. However, Los Angeles bankruptcy lawyers https://bankruptcy.recoverylawgroup.com/ inform, creditors may request a relief from the automatic stay clause. This happens in case debtor “participated in [...]

2023-03-13T08:52:51+00:00

Bankruptcy Basics of Chapter 9

The bad financial situation can affect not just individuals but also organizations (both government and private). However, the rules for getting a fresh start differ slightly in both cases. While consumers can opt for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy to get their debts discharged, Chapter 9 bankruptcy helps municipalities (cities, towns, villages, counties, taxing districts, municipal utilities, and school districts) reorganize their debts. This bankruptcy chapter helps protect debt-ridden municipalities from creditors, while a reorganization plan is being developed for adjusting their debts. Reorganization mainly takes place by extension of debt maturities, reduction of the principal or [...]

2021-12-07T08:55:10+00:00

What Happens if You Forget to Include a Creditor in Your Bankruptcy?

A lot of paperwork is involved when you file for bankruptcy, including documentation for your income, assets, and a comprehensive list of your debts as well as your creditors. This complete list of creditors is used by the court to inform everyone concerned about your bankruptcy. Since all of this involves a lot of paperwork, it is quite possible that one or two creditors might miss making the list. Since creditors also have legal rights in your bankruptcy case, if any of them fails to get a mention in your list of creditors while filing for bankruptcy, what [...]

2023-03-30T13:00:15+00:00

Taxes in Bankruptcy

People with overwhelming debts often seek bankruptcy as a viable solution. However, even in bankruptcy, certain debts such as secured debts like mortgage and car loan as well as government taxes and child and spousal support cannot be avoided. Apart from federal taxes, certain states like California also impose state income tax on its citizens. Similar to credit card debt, tax debt also gets added up and often becomes difficult to manage. A bankruptcy filing can definitely get rid of your unsecured debts but many people are confused regarding its effect on their taxes. What to know before [...]

2023-03-22T08:38:40+00:00

Payday Loans: Myths & Facts

Payday loans or cash advance loans are small loans which are taken by a person against their wages and can be paid off at the time of their next paycheque. For people who have been facing financial issues for some time, payday loans are a common feature. Many of them who have been contemplating bankruptcy as a way of getting out of such problems had taken payday loans in their past. Getting a payday loan is not difficult. The borrower can ask for a payday loan from a lender in the form of a post-dated cheque by showing [...]

2023-03-22T08:10:05+00:00

Is there any hope left for Student Debtors?

Contrary to other common debts, student debt is considered “next to impossible” to pay off debts. And if the student plans on paying off these kinds of debts, they will end up in “undue hardship”. A recent Court case has relieved the burden of many such students and has arisen a Ray of hope in them once again. In Sara Fern v. Fedloan Servicing, the bankruptcy court’s judgment was passed in favor of Sara Fern. The court stated that the student loan due on Sara worth $27,000 would indeed cause undue hardship in her case and hence the [...]

2019-06-20T11:24:00+00:00

Foreclosure, Bankruptcy and Creditor Harassment

Who wouldn’t want a guide on how to handle bankruptcies and make wise decisions with their financial struggles? The book, Consumer Defense: A Tactical Guide to Foreclosure, Bankruptcy, and Creditor Harassment: The Luxury of the Informed, is a guide that is greatly welcomed by individuals and business owners. The authors, Ahmad T. Sulaiman, and Matthew H. Hector have laid down the concepts of consumer law in such a simplified format that it is easily understood by anyone. Lawyers and non-lawyers find this guide to be quite beneficial and it isn’t an understatement to say that this guide has [...]

2021-12-08T04:27:15+00:00

Business Debts

The interest in launching something innovative often leads to venturing into business initiatives. In the U.S. the individuals find great platforms and get good support to start their own business and this spirit of entrepreneurship is much appreciated by society. However, there are ample things to reckon before one decides to take the big plunge into the business world of U.S. – the business venture could either be big or small, the invention of the new or expansion of the old. The foremost factor to consider in starting a business venture is the availability of a proper business [...]

2023-03-13T09:04:51+00:00

Avoid Foreclosures with the Help of Bankruptcy Attorneys

Your home is your prized possession. Huge efforts go into making your house and the mere thought of losing it due to non-payment of dues can be simply devastating. Tough financial times may often result in irregular mortgage payments. However, missing on payments can result in severe consequences. In case you have missed more than a couple of payments and are on the verge of losing your home due to foreclosure, filing for bankruptcy is the best way to get out of this sticky situation. According to Dallas based law firm https://www.bankruptcyreliefcenter.com, there are a number of options to [...]

2019-05-16T10:16:47+00:00
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