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What Effect Can My Bankruptcy Record Have on My Life?

A bankruptcy filing is a tough yet necessary decision that people struggling with huge financial debts must make. It may take time to get your debts discharged, depending on the chapter of bankruptcy you’ve filed. While it takes about 3-6 months to get a discharge in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case, Dallas based bankruptcy law firm Recovery Law Group, informs that a Chapter 13 case continues for 3-5 years’ period before you can get a discharge on remaining unsecured nonpriority debts. However, once you have filed for bankruptcy, the case becomes public record and can be seen by [...]

2021-12-07T06:44:54+00:00

The Bankruptcy Court and Social Media

Can the bankruptcy court interfere with social media space? Well, the answer is certainly yes but not if they are personal social media accounts but definitely if they are social media accounts used for business purposes. This question has popped up after a recent judgment by a Texas bankruptcy court. If any social media platform like Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, etc., are used for promoting business, they can be included in the bankruptcy estate. Not only that, but the bankruptcy court may also order the bankruptcy filer to submit the password of these social media accounts. The same level [...]

2019-08-07T11:31:52+00:00

Under what circumstances is Chapter 7 bankruptcy better than Chapter 13?

Chapter 7 is not often recommended by professionals as people tend to lose their valuable assets with this type of bankruptcy. However, there are many situations when Chapter 7 can be beneficial than Chapter 13. These benefits can be interpreted as reasons for opting for Chapter 7 over Chapter 13. To learn more about bankruptcy, Chapter 7, Chapter 13 and other Chapters log on to https://bankruptcy.recoverylawgroup.com/. List of some benefits of Chapter 7 Less time-consuming- The process of applying for bankruptcy under Chapter 7 and receiving a court judgment is relatively quick. An average case could take 3-6 [...]

2023-03-13T09:46:11+00:00

The Bankruptcy Filing By An Undocumented Immigrant

An undocumented immigrant can file for bankruptcy if he/she has a Social Security Number. In lieu of a social security number, Individual Taxpayer Identification Number can also be used to file for bankruptcy. There can be a negative impact on the immigration status of the bankruptcy filer when filing for bankruptcy as an undocumented immigrant. For best assistance and more insight on bankruptcy, log on to Recovery Law Group now. What do the rules indicate? The bankruptcy code does not have a specific mention for the bankruptcy to be filed by a citizen of the United States or [...]

2019-07-29T09:57:57+00:00

What Happens in a Chapter 13 Confirmation Hearing?

Chapter 13 bankruptcy involves the creation of a repayment plan. In this case, all nonpriority unsecured debtors are paid over a period of 3 to 5-years, some portion of the debtor’s disposable income to settle their dues. A bankruptcy trustee is assigned by the court to oversee the proceedings and to distribute the dues as per the repayment plan. However, the proposed plan gets confirmed only after the approval of the judge at the Chapter 13 confirmation hearing. However, bankruptcy lawyers of Dallas based law firm Recovery Law Group inform that there might be objections to the plan. [...]

2023-03-31T09:12:41+00:00

Can Credit Cards be Secured Loans?

Credit card loans always relate to unsecured loans by default. That’s what most of us are used to hearing. However, there can be circumstances when credit card loan can be a secured one too. The basic distinction between secured and unsecured loan is that there is a lien or an asset attached as collateral for the lender to capitalize in order to recover the debt. This holds good only if the debtor defaults or misses payments due consistently. To learn more about loans, bankruptcy, and other financial information, log on to Recovery Law Group, the encyclopedia to address [...]

2021-12-07T08:28:59+00:00

Bankruptcy and Payday Loans

Payday loans are a very innovative concept which is running around the United States quite contagiously today. It provides instant cash by keeping your future paycheck as collateral. Payday loans are a common point of discussion during bankruptcy as they can make the procedure complicated. While most people take payday loans to clear their existing debts, which may be credit card bills, utility bill payments, personal expenses, etc., the amount is usually limited to about 70-80% of the average paycheck. Just like credit cards, the interest charged on a payday loan is very high. It is an unsecured [...]

2023-03-22T08:05:35+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

Are You Filing for Bankruptcy? What Happens to Your Mortgage?

Bankruptcy court acts as a shield between you and your creditors to provide you breathing space and a fresh financial start. Though the law is designed to provide respite to you, it does not do so at the cost of your creditors. You need to pay for your secured loans like mortgages. One of the best aspects of bankruptcy filing is the automatic stay which prohibits all sorts of collection actions against you. Thanks to it, your home and car cannot be foreclosed or repossessed. In case repossession is done, they have to return it. Moreover, any liens [...]

2023-01-12T09:04:44+00:00

How Does Bankruptcy Affect Your Health?

People who are suffering from overwhelming debts often find bankruptcy as a way out. Bankruptcy is a legal way to reorganize your finances and get rid of debt so that you can get a fresh financial start. The two main types of consumer bankruptcy are Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. According to a new study, bankruptcy is supposed to not only give you a better financial start but is also good for your finances too! Consumer Bankruptcy Codes Elaborated As stated previously, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 are the most common consumer bankruptcy codes, each having its own [...]

2023-01-12T06:03:55+00:00
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