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Wage Garnishments and Bankruptcy

Wage garnishments can come as a sucker-punch, your attorney to fight such garnishments should come out swinging in your defense.

Houston Foreclosure Prevention

Stopping foreclosure is something best handled by a Ch. 13 bankruptcy typically, as opposed to situations that would warrant a chapter 11 filing

Dallas Bankruptcy Lawyers

Chapter 13 Cases require extra attention to detail by the attorney representing the debtor

Protecting Peace of Mind From Creditor Harassment

Creditor harassment is not something that must simply be endured

Comprehensive Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Review

Reading on the internet is not enough to learn the differences between chapter 7 and chapter 13 bankruptcies.

What Credit Counseling Course is Required to File Bankruptcy?

Among a number of requirements set forth by the bankruptcy code and which the trustee's office and bankruptcy court oversee and enforce is a requirement to attend a credit counseling course. Available online, over the phone, or in person, this course must be completed prior to filing.

Is bankruptcy right for me?

If you are considering filing bankruptcy, you may want to learn about the different types of bankruptcy which are available to consumers. A Ch. 11 bankruptcy is often cited, but it is a bankruptcy for businesses, as opposed to a Ch. 7 and Ch. 13 bankruptcy which is the type of consumer bankruptcy.

Milwaukee Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Attorney to Speak at the Legal Action of Wisconsin’s Volunteer Lawyers Project Seminar

Milwaukee lawyer Rollie R. Hanson will be presenting a discussion on mortgage servicing regulations and updates on October 30th, 2014 in Madison, WI.

Should Christians File for Bankruptcy?

Should Christians file for Bankruptcy? As a Christian, I had to wrestle with this issue before deciding to take on my very first bankruptcy case back in 2004. I prayed and researched this issue and found the following scripture: Deuteronomy 15: 1-6. The Year for Canceling Debts.

Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Information

Do You Qualify for a Fresh Financial Start? In Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you can literally say goodbye to certain debts. Eligible debts are discharged by the court, giving you a fresh start and peace of mind.

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