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How Does Bankruptcy Affect Your Credit? What Is the Effect of Bankruptcy on My Credit Score? How does bankruptcy affect your credit? This is a major concern of almost everyone who is considering the benefits of starting over. Unfortunately, there is a lot of misinformation out there passed along by well-meaning friends and family members. …
Can I Hide or Transfer My Most Valued Items to Friends or Family Prior to Filing Bankruptcy? One of the largest concerns of anyone filing for bankruptcy is what will become of their personal possessions in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. After consulting with a Cleveland OH bankruptcy attorney, some people may have the desire to hide or …
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My house was sold by the sheriff and there is a balance left. What could possibly go wrong? There are two scenarios that may play out in Ohio when it comes to mortgage deficiencies following foreclosure: The first is that the lender may walk away from the deficiency, and The second is that the lender secures …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …