• DOES DISMISSAL OF A BANKRUPTCY DISMISS ANY ADVERSARY PROCEEDINGS?

    DOES DISMISSAL OF A BANKRUPTCY DISMISS ANY ADVERSARY PROCEEDINGS?

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    If a debtor files Bankruptcy, whether a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, does an adversary proceeding filed against the debtor, subsequently result in the dismissal of the adversary proceeding? Some debtors who file a consumer form of bankruptcy, such as a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, may expectantly or unexpectantly find themselves a defendant…

  • Why You Should Pay Down Debt Prior To A Recession

    Why You Should Pay Down Debt Prior To A Recession

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    Many Americans are feeling uncertain about their financial health as the possibility of a recession looms over their heads. One piece of advice that’s being given today is to pay down as much of your debt as possible, even if that means filing for bankruptcy. While this is always important, with a looming recession, it’s…

  • Bankruptcy’s Effect On Employment

    Bankruptcy’s Effect On Employment

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    If you’ve considered filing for bankruptcy, you may be concerned about how doing so would affect your employment. This is something people are commonly concerned about. While the simple answer here is that your current employment won’t be affected, there are some indirect consequences you’ll want to know about. For instance, your filing may prevent…

  • How Opening A New Credit Card Affects Your Credit Card Debt

    How Opening A New Credit Card Affects Your Credit Card Debt

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    Accruing credit card debt will make your financial situation worse but when you use credit cards wisely it’s possible that you can improve your situation. For instance, if you open a credit card and only use it for small purchases that you can immediately pay off, you’ll increase your credit to debt ratio and credit…

  • Things To Know About Bankruptcy And Divorce

    Things To Know About Bankruptcy And Divorce

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    When it comes to finances, there are various things that can make circumstances more complex. One of the most complex challenges that couples face from a legal and personal perspective is the issue of bankruptcy when also going through a divorce. In some circumstances, a divorce may be happening at the same time as a…

  • A Quick Guide To Bankruptcy

    A Quick Guide To Bankruptcy

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    Bankruptcy isn’t a situation that anybody wants to be in. The main reason people file for bankruptcy is that their debt has gotten to the point that it can no longer be handled effectively, and often they are forced into making this move. When debt becomes too overwhelming for a person or a business in…

  • How Bankruptcy Can Affect Your Spouse

    How Bankruptcy Can Affect Your Spouse

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    One of the more common questions received by the bankruptcy lawyers is, ” How filing for bankruptcy will affect my spouse?” This question comes up frequently when just one of the spouses is planning to file for bankruptcy. Several people have a wrong impression that if they are married the spouse will also be responsible…

  • In Which Courthouse Should I File Bankruptcy?

    In Which Courthouse Should I File Bankruptcy?

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    Under Title 28, Section 1408, cases under Title 11, are filed in the District Court for the District in which the person or entity filing Bankruptcy has for the prior one hundred eighty (180) days or the longer portion of the prior one hundred eighty (180) days, maintained either one’s domicile, residence, principal place of…

  • Relationship With Credit Card Companies After Bankruptcy

    Relationship With Credit Card Companies After Bankruptcy

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    One of the common myths circulating about bankruptcies is that after you have filed for bankruptcy, it will not be possible to use the services of credit card companies again. But keep in mind that there are thousands of credit card users out there, that filed for bankruptcy. Yet they are getting new offers. You…

  • Reasons Why People File For Bankruptcy

    Reasons Why People File For Bankruptcy

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    Why people file bankruptcy suits in the U.S. these days have been reported by the media citing the reason as medical problems in most cases. It is believed the people that file for bankruptcy in most cases have medical debts. However, oddly almost all the households are dealing with medical debts of some sort. It…

  • EFFECT OF CONVERSION OF CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY TO CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY

    EFFECT OF CONVERSION OF CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY TO CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY

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    Bankruptcy Code Section 348(f) states when a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is converted to a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, the Bankruptcy Estate does not include property acquired by the Debtor after the original Chapter 13 Bankruptcy was filed. This is an interesting element of Bankruptcy Law because in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy the Bankruptcy Estate can include…

  • Can I File For Bankruptcy If I Lose My Job?

    Can I File For Bankruptcy If I Lose My Job?

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    Many individuals in Florida found themselves unemployed once the epidemic hit. About 13.5% of the entire nation’s workforce, which equals out to be approximately 22 million people, were forced to file for unemployment benefits once the Coronavirus took its toll, according to the United States Department of Labor. With new strains of the virus popping…