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Mistakes to avoid when filing for personal bankruptcy

Roths Child Law

If you are struggling to pay your debts, you have a number of options at your disposal. If these options are not possible, you may consider filing for bankruptcy. No matter how you handle it, bankruptcy can have a lasting impact on your life. And if you mismanage it, bankruptcy can compound your financial woes.

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Post-Petition Liabilities Arising from a Pre-Petition Guarantee are not Automatically Discharged

ABI

John's University School of Law American Bankruptcy Institute Law Review Staff Section 727(b) of title 11 of the United States Code (the “Bankruptcy Code”) provides that a Chapter 7 debtor’s bankruptcy discharge eliminates the debtor’s liability for “all debts that arose before the date of the order of relief.” [1]

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What Can I Keep if I File For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

Filing for bankruptcy can provide you with a much-needed second chance when it comes to your finances. If you are a victim of debt collector harassment, it’s important to know the debt collection laws, and consider your options for debt relief. What is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

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What Should Construction Contractors Do When a Property Owner Files For Bankruptcy?

Jimerson Firm

A construction project to a screeching halt when a property owner files for bankruptcy, creating a serious risk of substantial losses for the contractor, as well as subcontractors and suppliers. What Happens When a Property Owner Files for Bankruptcy? The Impact of Bankruptcy on the Construction Contract. See 11 U.S.C. §

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Will bankruptcy hurt my future career?

Roths Child Law

However, if you are like most people contemplating bankruptcy, then chances are you are wondering how bankruptcy will impact your current and/or future employment prospects. . Will you lose your current job or have a difficult time finding work after declaring bankruptcy? Bankruptcy and your current job.

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How Long Does Foreclosure Take?

Credit Corp

They can then sell your house to help repay the debt you owe on it. Foreclosure and Your House-Related Debt Foreclosure actions can wipe out some of the property owner’s debt, such as the original mortgage, home equity loans, and second mortgages. Not all states allow deficiency judgments in all circumstances.

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Dealing with Debt Collectors

Debt Free Colorado

Debt Relief Attorney Serving Colorado. Bankruptcy may appear to be a scary process, but it does not have to be. Dray Legal Office’s attorneys will endeavor to help you obtain a fresh start by eliminating debt and reorganizing your finances. Does Colorado Law Protect Me From Debt Collectors?