How Do I Know Which Debts Were Discharged In Bankruptcy?

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Once you get to the promised land in a bankruptcy case–the date your discharge is granted–there is frequently confusion among many as to which of their debts were in fact discharged.   The confusion stems from expectations that there is some official specific ruling as to each debt.   That would be nice, but it’s not the [...]

Ignoring Creditor Collection Calls: Good Idea or Not?

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is it best to ignore creditor collection calls, or should you talk to them? Examination of the ramifications of ignoring the nasty creditor phone calls.

Do You Need an Attorney to File Bankruptcy?

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How important is it to hire an attorney or lawyer to file bankruptcy? Do you really need representation? The answer is in most cases, a resounding “yes!”

Stopping evictions with bankruptcy

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Can bankruptcy stop an eviction? Is it a good idea?

Wage Garnishment and Bankruptcy Filing

Waiting until after receiving a wage garnishment to look into bankruptcy can result in you being unable to pay for an attorney and have legal representation.

Means Test in Bankruptcy; Gifts vs. Loans

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Explanation of whether gifts or loans must be included in the income analysis for the dreaded “means test” in bankruptcy

Ex-Spouse Didn’t Pay Credit Cards as Ordered by Divorce Court

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What happens when your ex-spouse doesn’t pay your credit card and other debts as ordered by the Divorce Court? Do you have to pay them?

Los Angeles Dodgers File Chapter 11

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The Los Angeles Dodgers filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Feeling Guilty About Filing Bankruptcy

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Feeling guilty or ashamed about filing bankruptcy. Should you?