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Counties we serve in Missouri and Illinois for Bankruptcy and Student loan cases

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Adair County, Missouri, United Statescounty Alexander County, Illinois, United Statescounty Audrain County, Missouri, United Statescounty Bollinger County, Missouri, United Statescounty Bond County, Illinois, United Statescounty Butler County, Missouri, United Statescounty Calhoun County, Illinois, United Statescounty Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, United Statescounty Carter County, Missouri, United Statescounty Chariton County, Missouri, United Statescounty Clark County, Illinois, United […]

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Student Loan discharge

December 30, 2020
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Student loans might be discharged through bankruptcy.

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What Does It Mean To Reaffirm A Debt?

March 28, 2014
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If you file a Chapter 7 and you have a secured debt, often times a car note or a mortgage, you will be asked by the creditor to reaffirm that debt. What does that mean?  When a Chapter 7 debtor reaffirms a debt they agree to continue paying that obligation even after their bankruptcy case […]

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Following Through On Your Bankruptcy

March 28, 2014
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The decision to file or not to file a bankruptcy can be stressful and overwhelming.  Many attorneys offer free consultations to get to know the prospective client’s situation to better be able to counsel them in making a proper, informative decision.  If you and your attorney decide that a bankruptcy is beneficial to you and […]

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What Is An Insider Payment?

November 16, 2013
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I Owe My Family Money.  Should I Pay Them Back Now?  When you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, or even a Chapter 13, your attorney might ask you if you have paid any friends or family members any money in the last 12 months?  I ask this question to every single client I meet with […]

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Pros and Cons of Corporate Bankruptcy

November 16, 2013
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Should I file a Corporate Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?  If you own a business and that business is struggling, bankruptcy might be a consideration for your business.   This article will address filing a Chapter 7 for your business, which essentially means dissolving the business.  If you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy for your LLC or S-Corporation, […]

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What Happens To My Tax Refund

November 2, 2013
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            It is getting towards the time of the year when people start thinking about how much money they might receive for their tax refunds early next year.  If a potential debtor is thinking about this, then a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Trustee will also likely be thinking about it.  […]

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What Does It Mean To Get A Discharge?

November 2, 2013
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           If you have spoken to anyone before about bankruptcy, they probably told you that they received a “discharge” of their debts.  I have noticed when I am meeting with clients for the first time and I let them know they are eligible for a discharge, often I get a look […]

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Who Can Be Listed As a Dependent?

September 6, 2013
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A dependent is defined as “someone who relies on another for support; one not able to exist or sustain oneself without the power or aid of someone else.”  This definition matters quite a bit if you are considering filing for bankruptcy.  Times have been rather tough for some Americans as the economy has hit a […]

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