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A type of bankruptcy called Chapter 7 is intended for people and corporations who are unable to pay their debts. It is also referred to as a “liquidation bankruptcy” since the bankruptcy trustee sells the debtor’s assets to pay off their creditors. The fundamentals of Chapter 7 bankruptcy, including what it is, how it operates,...
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When you fall behind on your bills, it doesn’t take long before you are being harassed by debt collectors. Whether you owe the debt or not, it is important that you understand your rights under the law. The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is an important law that prohibits debt collection agents from using...
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The automatic stay is a powerful benefit of filing a bankruptcy case. As soon as the stay is effective, your creditors are prohibited from taking further collection actions against you. As a result, a bankruptcy filing can be helpful when you are facing financial emergencies, including: Foreclosure. The foreclosure process is a collection activity halted...
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If you are tired of being harassed by relentless debt collectors and you are wondering how filing for bankruptcy can help, the answer is a protection afforded to debtors called the “automatic stay.” As soon as you file your personal Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 petition, the stay immediately goes into effect and prohibits further...
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If you are one of the thousands of consumers that is facing overwhelming credit card debt, it may be time to consider filing a personal bankruptcy case. Filing a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 can allow you to eliminate or discharge your credit card debt and obtain a fresh financial start. Other options besides bankruptcy...
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When an individual borrower falls behind on paying their bills, creditors start filing collection lawsuits in order to a obtain court judgment. Once the judgment has been granted in favor of the creditor, the collection efforts begin. A Creditor May Place a Judgment Lien Against Your House One common collection tool used by many creditors...
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If you have fallen behind on your bills, you are probably being contacted by debt collectors. The debt collection industry is known for using harassing tactics to persuade debtors into paying their debt. As a result, the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is a law that was passed prohibiting collection agents from using unfair,...
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Being served with a collection lawsuit can be intimidating. While many people are tempted to ignore it because they don’t want to deal with the hassle or they assume they owe the debt anyway so there is nothing they can do. However, failing to respond to the lawsuit can result in the creditor obtaining a...
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When hard times hit and you are unable to pay your bills, it doesn’t take long for creditors to start pursuing you for payment. After a few demand letters and telephone calls, many creditors file collection lawsuits. We understand that this can feel overwhelming and we want to help. Depending on your individual financial situation,...
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