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Month: February 2012

What does the Bible say about debt, by St. Louis Bankruptcy Attorney Tobias Licker

February 27, 2012March 2, 2012
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Bible and Bankruptcy, Part 1 by Bankruptcy Attorney in St. Louis Tobias Licker What does the Bible tell us about bankruptcy? The authors of the Bible didn’t know about Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, however, the question what happens if a debtor cannot afford to pay back his debt is older than currency itself. One […]

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What is a hardship discharge in a chapter 13 bankruptcy case?

February 23, 2012
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| Bankruptcy Filing, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

The hardship discharge is a great tool in chapter 13 bankruptcies to help debtors get a discharge when they cannot complete the chapter 13 for reasons outside of their control, such as becoming disabled or losing their job. The possibility of a hardship discharge is often overlooked, unknown or not correctly applied. Under §1328(b) U.S.C. […]

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What is better: Debt consolidation or bankruptcy?

February 15, 2012
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How Excessive Medical Bills May Affect Bankruptcy Proceedings

February 9, 2012February 9, 2012
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It is estimated that approximately 60 percent of all bankruptcies that are filed are due to excessive medical bills. Those filing bankruptcy due to these costs are not necessarily those who are poor or uninsured. In fact, of the people who file for medical bankruptcy, over 60 percent attended college, over 65 percent own a […]

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Discharge of Debt

February 4, 2012February 4, 2012
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A debtor can obtain a discharge of debt by filing for bankruptcy. A discharge of debt releases the individual’s personal liability for many types of debts. A discharge prevents creditors from making any collections efforts upon the debtor including phone calls, letters, and threats. If you live in the St. Louis Area, being represented by […]

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