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Reducing Your Car Payment through Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Reducing Your Car Payment through Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Jan 30, 2023 | Bankruptcy, David G. Poston

Are you behind on your car payment? Is your car payment larger than your budget allows? Do you fear that your car may soon be repossessed? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Chapter 13 bankruptcy assist you in reducing your car payment to a manageable level that you can pay every month. …

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Bankruptcy and Divorce: How Does One Affect the Other?

Bankruptcy and Divorce: How Does One Affect the Other?

Jan 16, 2023 | Bankruptcy, Casey Taylor

Ordinarily, a couple with financial problems could simply file bankruptcy and get a financial fresh start. But a couple contemplating divorce should first consider how filing bankruptcy could affect their divorce and vice versa. The timing of filing bankruptcy and divorce affects different aspects and outcomes of each procedure. Here are some ways bankruptcy and …

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Dealing with Creditor Harassment after Bankruptcy

Dealing with Creditor Harassment after Bankruptcy

Jan 2, 2023 | Bankruptcy, David G. Poston

Let’s face it, one of the worst parts about delinquent debt is the constant creditor harassment about to pay your debt. You know the creditor wants its money and you really want to pay. Unfortunately, you may not have the exact amount that is owed. You try to explain to the collector that you do …

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Does Filing Bankruptcy Affect Social Security Benefits

Does Filing Bankruptcy Affect Social Security Benefits

Dec 12, 2022 | Bankruptcy, Casey Taylor

Do you receive Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits and feel by debt? You are not alone. Many of those receiving SSDI benefits find themselves overwhelmed by debt. Have you thought about filing bankruptcy but do not know how filing may affect your benefits? The exact effect bankruptcy will have on your benefits depends on your …

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Can You File Bankruptcy on Student Loans?

Can You File Bankruptcy on Student Loans?

Nov 7, 2022 | Bankruptcy, Casey Taylor

According to the latest statistics, almost 45 million Americans owe an estimated $1.75 trillion in student loans. They took out these loans in good faith to help them pursue a college degree and secure a better future for themselves and their families. However, many have found it increasingly difficult to pay off their student loan …

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3 Reasons to File for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

3 Reasons to File for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Nov 1, 2022 | Bankruptcy, J. Burruss Riis, Jr.

Are you struggling financially? Are you in jeopardy of losing your home or your car? Chapter 13 bankruptcy could offer you help to get out from under your burden of debt. Here are 3 reasons you may want to consider filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Could Help with Your Home Mortgage If you …

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The Repossession Process and How Bankruptcy Can Help

The Repossession Process and How Bankruptcy Can Help

Oct 25, 2022 | Bankruptcy, J. Burruss Riis, Jr.

Having a vehicle is important to everyday life. Unfortunately, auto loan payments are often one of the most expensive bills you can have which makes it one of the hardest to pay each month. About 1 million automobiles get repossessed across the United States each year. Most owners of these vehicles tried their best to …

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How Much Debt Do You Have To Have to File Bankruptcy?

How Much Debt Do You Have To Have to File Bankruptcy?

Oct 17, 2022 | Bankruptcy, J. Burruss Riis, Jr.

Two questions we often get from clients who want to file bankruptcy are: Do I have enough debt to file bankruptcy? Do I have too much debt to file bankruptcy? We understand why they ask these questions. Some may believe that while their debt seems burdensome to them the bankruptcy court may not consider it …

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What Happens after Your Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Case is Filed?

What Happens after Your Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Case is Filed?

Oct 6, 2022 | Bankruptcy, Christopher Stanfield

Are you thinking about filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy and wonder what happens after you file? While each bankruptcy case depends on the filer’s financial circumstances, most Chapter 13 bankruptcies go through the following process. Beginning of the Automatic Stay The day your bankruptcy case is filed the bankruptcy court institutes an automatic stay. This prohibits …

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Mortgage Modification and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Mortgage Modification and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Sep 26, 2022 | Bankruptcy, Christopher Stanfield

When you are struggling with debt, it is easy to get behind on your mortgage. You have tried to make the payments on time, but other debts have taken precedence, and you have fallen behind on your mortgage payments. You have realized you may not catch up, and now worry about foreclosure occurring. You are …

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