Bankruptcy Attorney | How the Bankruptcy Courts Treat Student Loan Debt Bankruptcy Attorney | In our last post, we began discussing how people of all ages here in the U.S. are having difficulties with student loan debt. Indeed, statistics from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reveal that as many as one out of every four [...]
Bankruptcy Attorney | Bankruptcy Repayment Plans Bankruptcy Attorney | Many people are not aware that bankruptcy relief comes in different shapes and sizes. Most know about Chapter 7 bankruptcy: You know, the one where you just “get rid of all your debts” without having to pay anything. Chapter 7 these days has a lot of eligibility requirements, [...]
Bankruptcy Attorney | There is More to Bankruptcy Than Filling Out Forms Bankruptcy Attorney | There is a great misconception out there shared by many that filing bankruptcy is simple–that all you need to do is fill out some forms, attend a meeting, and you get rid of all your debts. This idea is shared by [...]
Bankruptcy Attorney | Counseling Sessions for Those Considering Bankruptcy Bankruptcy Attorney | In Florida and all other states, excepting North Carolina and Alabama, the U.S. Trustee Program administered by the United States Department of Justice has plenary regulatory and oversight powers over counseling and education requirements regarding bankruptcy. A consumer information pamphlet written by the [...]
Bankruptcy Attorney | Student Loan Debt and Bankruptcy Law Changing (Pt. 2) Bankruptcy Attorney | Current Attempts At Discharging Student Loan Debt in Bankruptcy Yearly, fewer than 1,000 people nationwide attempt to discharge their student loans via bankruptcy. According to a Wall Street Journal analysis, 713 such lawsuits were filed in 2014. But that process is both [...]
Bankruptcy Attorney | Reality TV Star Charged With 20 Counts of Bankruptcy Fraud Bankruptcy Attorney | Regardless of whether you consider yourself a fan of so-called "reality television," the fact remains that these programs draw huge ratings and, as such, will continue to be produced by networks anxious to find their next big hit. Interestingly [...]
Bankruptcy Attorney | Top Tips for Getting Out of Debt Bankruptcy Attorney | Credit card debt can quickly become overwhelming due to the high interest rates involved. Fortunately, you do not have to just live with credit card debt forever. You can eliminate your debts with the right strategy. Here are 5 possible options. Make [...]
Bankruptcy Attorney | American Apparel Having Issues Filing Bankruptcy Bankruptcy Attorney | It appears that American Apparel Inc.’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings might be delayed by their ousted ex-CEO Dov Charney Hiccup for American Apparel Bankruptcy Last week American Apparel filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The country’s “Made in the U.S.A.” brand has been hit [...]
Bankruptcy Attorney | Investment Property During Bankruptcy Bankruptcy Attorney | What happens to my investment or rental property when I file for bankruptcy? Short answer: the outcome depends on if you are filing Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. The “long answer” is below. Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and Investment Property During Chapter 7 bankruptcy, a bankruptcy [...]
Bankruptcy Attorney | Don't Believe the Myths About Bankruptcy Bankruptcy Attorney | One of the foremost concerns of anyone considering filing for bankruptcy is the degree to which it will affect their credit score. This, of course, makes sense given the many myths out there on this topic and the degree to which society as [...]