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Category: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

What to Expect at the Creditors’ Meeting

November 15, 2012November 15, 2012
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| Bankruptcy discharge, Bankruptcy Filing, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Shortly after you file for bankruptcy, the Court sends you a notice to appear at a meeting of creditors, also called a “341 meeting”.  This meeting will take place roughly about a month after your case is filed.  The notice will contain the date, address, time and the name of the trustee that will be […]

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Will I Lose My Home If I File Bankruptcy?

November 12, 2012November 12, 2012
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| Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Foreclosure

The short answer is no…you do not have to surrender your home if you file for bankruptcy.  If you are having financial trouble and problems making your ongoing mortgage payment, I would first recommend contacting your lender and trying to modify your mortgage.  Some lenders will work with you, but if they are not willing […]

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The Bankruptcy Code

July 21, 2012
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| Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Laws and Statutes, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

               When it comes to bankruptcy, the primary source of law is the Bankruptcy Code (Title 11 of the United States Code).  Title 11 of the United States Code provides a comprehensive overview of all the substantive laws dealing with bankruptcy.  Title (11) is broken down into 9 Chapters, 28 subchapters and 1,532 sections.                […]

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I’ve filed Bankruptcy Before, Can I file Again?

July 21, 2012
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| Automatic Stay, Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy discharge, bankruptcy planning, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Discharge of Debt, Refiling for Bankruptcy

            Yes, you can file bankruptcy multiple times. In fact, there is no limit to the number of times that you can file. However, if you have received a discharge in a previous case, a certain amount of time must pass before you can receive a discharge again. The amount of time that must elapse […]

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Bankruptcy & the IRS

May 31, 2012
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| Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Discharge of Debt, Tax issues, Texas

Filing for bankruptcy might be a solution to your tax problems. There are certain circumstances which allow for full or partial discharge of income taxes. In addition, in a chapter 13 you can pay the potion of the tax debt that cannot be discharged over a period of up to five years.   Depending upon […]

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