Bankruptcy: What is an Automatic Stay?
The automatic stay stops people and companies that you owe from trying to get their money. Typically, the automatic stay activates as...
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Apr 29, 20223 min read
The Different Flavors of Bankruptcy
A bankruptcy debtor receives a fresh start through the discharge of his or her debts, which releases the debtor from personal liability...
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Apr 22, 20223 min read
Downsides of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
Since Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the most common type of bankruptcy filed, below we discuss some of its downsides. The Chapter 7 bankruptcy...
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Apr 15, 20221 min read
Can a Debt Collector Collect a Debt Discharged in Bankruptcy?
Debt collectors are prohibited from trying to collect on most debts that were discharged in bankruptcy. And if you file for bankruptcy,...
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Apr 1, 20222 min read
Are you ready to get help filing for bankruptcy protections?
Going through a finical crisis is a confusing and frustrating time. As you struggle to stay afloat, you may think about declaring...
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Mar 25, 20222 min read
Bankruptcy 101
Article I, Section 8 of the US Constitution authorizes Congress to enact "uniform Laws on the subject of Bankruptcies." Using this grant...
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