Separate Bills Introduced to Make Private Student Loans Dischargeable Again and to Specially Treat "Medical" Bankruptcies
Getting the Attention the Consumers Deserve
Two separate pieces of legislation are being introduced by Senate Democrats...
Bankruptcy Rule 2004 Examination: When the 341 Meeting of Creditors Wasn't Enough
Any Party In Interest May Request
A bankruptcy Rule 2004 examination (otherwise known as a "2004 exam") is an additional question-and-answer session permitted...
If You Need a Translator to Communicate with Your Bankruptcy Lawyer, Some Key Considerations ...
Good Information = Smooth Bankruptcy Process
The U.S. Bankruptcy Courts do a very good job, once you have filed a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13...
Active Duty Reservists and Disabled Vets Eligible for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Means Test Exemption
The Financial Hardship of Active Military Duty or Disability Is Recognized in the US Bankruptcy Code
There is a limited exception or exclusion...
Even if Not on the Mortgage Note, You Can Still Cure a Claim Against Your Property in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
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First: Some...
Don't Waive Your Attorney-Client Privilege for a Bit of Comfort
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Even in a Bankruptcy Matter, Do Not...
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and Home Equity Loans: Interest-Only Repayment Periods End in Large Number in 2014
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Chapter 13...
After June 1, 2014, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Filing Will Cost That Much More
$29.00 Increase for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Filing Fees
As of June 1, 2014, filing fees for bankruptcy cases and certain types of motions and "adversary...