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How to Stop Wage Garnishment They Just Garnished My Paycheck! Can I Make Them Stop? You have been sued on a debt and either you: didn’t receive notice at your current address or got notice and just didn’t know what to do. In any case, the creditor suing got a judgment against you and proceeded […]

What Are the Benefits of Chapter 13 Wage Earner Plan? Although most folks looking for relief from overwhelming debt would prefer the “quick and dirty” Chapter 7 discharge, there are several reasons why filing under Chapter 13 and making payments for 3-5 years might be preferable. Of course, those households with over-the-median income will likely have to file a Wage […]

Bankruptcy 101: What every consumer should be aware about Recent changes in bankruptcy laws make it more difficult for people to file. In 2015, nearly 900,000 people filed for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy filers aren’t always people who mismanaged their finances. Many suffer major health crisis’ or a life event, such as divorce or losing their job. Economic climate also […]

Why Bankruptcy is Almost Always a Superior Choice to Debt Negotiators If you are like most people considering bankruptcy, you have probably looked into working with a debt negotiator or debt settlement agency. Here are four reasons why a bankruptcy is usually a superior choice. In bankruptcy, you pay back no more to unsecured creditors […]

5 Mistakes Bankruptcy Clients Make In Picking A Cleveland Bankruptcy Attorney Cleveland Bankruptcy Attorney discusses 5 Mistakes Bankruptcy Clients Make In Picking A Bankruptcy Attorney There are many common bankruptcy client mistakes… Selecting a Cleveland bankruptcy attorney who does not have the appropriate level of familiarity with bankruptcy, debt settlement, mortgage foreclosure, divorce, debilitating injuries and […]

Bankruptcy FAQs What if I forget to include a creditor in my bankruptcy? Generally speaking, 11 U.S.C. Section 523(a)(3)(A) excepts from discharge any debt not listed in the debtor’s schedules in time for the creditor to file a timely proof of claim. There is an exception to that rule: Debt not listed in bankruptcy schedules […]

Bankruptcy 101: What every consumer should be aware about Recent changes in bankruptcy laws make it more difficult for people to file. In 2015, nearly 900,000 people filed for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy filers aren’t always people who mismanaged their finances. Many suffer major health crisis’ or a life event, such as divorce or losing their job. Economic climate also […]

Can Bankruptcy Stop Foreclosure? If you are facing foreclosure, filing bankruptcy may help. At Benson Law Firm, we can answer your questions and guide you through the bankruptcy process. Below, we explain what you need to know about how bankruptcy may be able to stop foreclosure. Are You Trying to Save Your Home? You and your husband have […]

Chapter 11: What If I Don’t Qualify for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13? What if you make too much money for a Chapter 7 and run afoul of Chapter 13 limits? You may have to file under Chapter 11. A bankruptcy attorney at Benson Law Firm can help you consider your options. If you make more than the median income for your […]

Types of Bankruptcies: What Is the Difference Between Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13? Bankruptcy is an ancient right. Medieval church law provided for the discharge of debt in exchange for the liquidation of all but one’s necessary assets. This led to the enactment of the first bankruptcy laws in merry old England. It was […]