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Debtor Education Course After Filing for Bankruptcy

Sawin & Shea

Bankruptcy filings for both individuals and businesses are on the rise. Since 2005, a debtor education course from an approved provider is mandatory for anyone who files for bankruptcy. Debtor education classes provide customized guidance based on your unique circumstances.

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What you should know about Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Tennessee

Roths Child Law

A decision to file for bankruptcy is one that’s usually not made without considerable thought. Many consumers file for Chapter 7, which is known as the liquidation bankruptcy, or Chapter 13, which is known as the wage-earner’s bankruptcy. Means test In order to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, a filer has to pass the means test.

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Can Bankruptcy Discharge my Student Loans?

Debt Free Colorado

Are my Student Loan Debts Dischargeable in Bankruptcy? Student-loan holders now have a new path to freeing their debt through bankruptcy! Broomfield Bankruptcy Attorney answers questions about the new ruling. In the past, discharging student loans was an almost impossible hurdle in bankruptcy.

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Why is credit counseling crucial before filing for bankruptcy?

Roths Child Law

Are you contemplating filing for bankruptcy? While it may not be the first thing that comes to your mind when you’re in need of bankruptcy, it’s important to acknowledge its relevance. The role of credit counseling Credit counseling isn’t merely a procedural step; it can serve as an educational platform.

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CFPB Denies Petition in Student Loan BK Collection Discharge Investigation

Account Recovery

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has denied a petition from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency to set aside a civll investigative demand into whether the servicer maintained adequate policies and procedures to determine whether loans were dischargeable in bankruptcy and if attempts were made to collect on loans that had been (..)

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Will I Lose Everything If I File for Bankruptcy?

Sawin & Shea

Many people hold misconceptions about filing for bankruptcy. Perhaps the most common misconception is the notion that filing for bankruptcy means that you lose all of your wealth and possessions. In this article, we discuss what exemptions you can expect and what you might lose when filing for bankruptcy.

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Filing for bankruptcy after graduation

Roths Child Law

Graduates may have received grants and awards to help pay for their education, but many have student loans hanging over their heads. One common solution to debt is bankruptcy. Here’s what you should know: Should you file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 11 bankruptcy? You might be able to apply for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.