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March 20, 2015

Bankruptcy Explained: Personal Bankruptcy Can Stop the Repossession Action and In Some Cases Get Vehicles Returned.

If you have fallen behind on your car payment and face the threat of repossession, or if your car has already been repossessed for non-payment, a personal bankruptcy filing can stop the repossession action and, in the right circumstances, allow you to recover your vehicle. You want an experienced attorney to handle these matters for […]

Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Explained Series

March 13, 2015

Bankruptcy Explained: Stopping Foreclosure Through Bankruptcy or Loan Modifications

If you are struggling financially and have not been able to keep up with your mortgage payments, a personal bankruptcy filing under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 can suspend foreclosure actions and help you get a fresh financial start. There are also ways that you can avoid foreclosure without filing for bankruptcy. You want an […]

Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Explained Series

March 6, 2015

Bankruptcy Explained: Protecting Your Paycheck From Creditors

If you have received notice that a creditor is suing for the right to garnish your wages, or if they have already begun to deduct money from your paycheck, it is time to seriously consider your options in bankruptcy. Many people find themselves facing wage garnishment when they were already having trouble paying all their […]

Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy Explained Series

February 26, 2015

Bankruptcy Explained: Can Debt Consolidation Protect Me from Creditors?

A consolidation or “workout” is an attempt to modify one or multiple debts without the need for bankruptcy, usually through a debt consolidation agency. The main issue with a workout is that most debt consolidation companies don’t provide local creditors with a contract that enforces the agreement. Without a Contract Your Workout Can’t Be Enforced […]

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