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Repossession of Collateral

This article answers the question of whether a secured creditor may use self-help to repossess collateral after the debtor defaults.

New Year, New Start: Life After Bankruptcy in New York

Having to file for bankruptcy is not the end of the world. In fact, it's quite the opposite. Bankruptcy is your opportunity to regain control of your finances and redirect yourself and your money toward a better future.

Are You “House Poor?” – How Bankruptcy Can Help

When purchasing a home, it is always important to consider how a mortgage payment will impact your monthly expenses, especially when you have other outstanding debt in the way.

During divorce mediation, Florida couples need to include debt issues

Child custody and other parenting issues are also important parts of the negotiation process.

Lift Off out of Financial Depression

Our law firm offers one-on-one attorney attention for clients

Milwaukee Bankruptcy Lawyer Presents on Issues Regarding Divorce and Bankruptcy at a National Business Institute Seminar

Wisconsin bankruptcy and consumer law attorney Rollie R. Hanson presented at Continuing Legal Education (CLE) training seminar regarding the issues surrounding divorce and bankruptcy.

Eliminate Your Second Mortgage if Your House is Underwater

Debtors in a chapter 13 bankruptcy can eliminate second mortgages if their house is worth less than what is owed on their first mortgage. This is called a 'cram down' and the debtor usually only has to pay back a small percentage of what was owed over 3-5 years.

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

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.

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