Bankruptcy in the United States: A Timeline of Eroding Rights
Bankruptcy in the United States is an internationally unique legal remedy for those suffering from burdensome debt. Very few other countries allow individuals in debt to discharge...
Mandatory Arbitration Clauses: Not Enforceable in Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy Discharge Violations Must Be Litigated in Bankruptcy Court, Says New York Court
Last month, a New York bankruptcy court ruled that a debtor's action against Credit One...
Collection Attempts Are Barred Post-Filing Even If Wrapped in Threat of Criminal Charge
Filing a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Collections Harassment
The moment you file a bankruptcy in Michigan, all collections activity must stop under...
New Rules Make It Easier Than Ever to Qualify for a New Mortgage after Bankruptcy
Conventional Mortgage Lending Now Only 2 Years After Bankruptcy
Fannie Mae has lowered its prohibition on "post-negative event" (bad stuff on your credit...
New Michigan Bankruptcy Means Test Numbers for April 1, 2016
The US Trustee's Office (the division of the Department of Justice that administers the bankruptcy process in the United States) has released its updated median...
Filing a Bankruptcy Will Extend a Redemption Period—But For Who?
What Is Michigan's Redemption Period?
The "redemption period" is the time allowed homeowners (and other property owners) under Michigan law to "redeem" property that is...
Michigan Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Means Test Eligibility Expansion!
The US Trustee's Office (the division of the Department of Justice that administers the bankruptcy process in the United States) has released its updated median income...
Chapter 7 Eligibility Easier As Of April 1, 2015
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The US Trustee's Office (the division of the...
