The process for obtaining a discharge of federal student loans through bankruptcy has been long and difficult for over a decade. However, times are changing and newly issued guidance to the Department of Justice (DOJ), in connection with the Department of Education...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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