Recent Posts in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Category
Posted on May 13, 2012 By South Texas Bankruptcy Lawyer
Do you have a lot of credit card debt ? Are you barely able to keep up with your bills because you owe so much on your credit lines? If so, you may want to speak with a South Texas bankruptcy lawyer ...
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Posted on May 6, 2012 By South Texas Bankruptcy Lawyer
Across the nation states are continuing to experience fluctuations in bankruptcy rates. In some areas like West Tennessee, there has been a slight increase in bankruptcy filings over the past few ...
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Posted on Apr 1, 2012 By South Texas Bankruptcy Lawyer
Think that filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy will take care of all your financial problems? If so, you should know that not everyone qualifies for this type of bankruptcy and those that are eligible ...
Continue reading "Chapter 7 Isn't Always an Option" »
Posted on Feb 12, 2012 By South Texas Bankruptcy Lawyer
Many areas of the country are seeing a slow return to how the economy was before the recession. One such area, South-Central Texas, saw a significant decline in bankruptcy filings last month when ...
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Posted on Nov 13, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
Although attorneys in Wisconsin report seeing a decline in personal bankruptcy filings towards the end of the year, most say that this is a short-lived trend. The general consensus amongst bankruptcy ...
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Posted on Nov 6, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
A research company has reported that personal bankruptcies are down 8% for the first half of this year compared to the same period last year. Chapter 7 bankruptcies were down a total of 9% and Chapter ...
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Posted on Jun 26, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
When you first decide to file for bankruptcy, you need to choose the type of bankruptcy protection you will seek. Depending on your situation, Chapter 13 holds many advantages to its more popular ...
Continue reading "Which Type of Bankruptcy Will You File For?" »
Posted on May 15, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
The Houston-Galveston region has seen a serious drop in the number of Chapter 11 bankruptcy and Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases filed this year. Some attribute this to the area's overall ability to weather ...
Continue reading "Houston-Galveston Experiences Drop in Bankruptcy Filings" »
Posted on Apr 17, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
An attorney can offer you protection in three ways: from creditors, from uncertainty and from what you don't know. If you are in danger of financial failure, then you are likely already being hounded ...
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Posted on Apr 3, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
Although bankruptcy seems like a simple and brilliant plan for those who are in financial dire straights, it is not as easy as it sounds. If you do decide to file for bankruptcy it is a permanent ...
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Posted on Mar 27, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
What is Chapter 13 bankruptcy? It is a type of bankruptcy that will allow you to reorganize your debts in a way that you can more easily pay them back in three to five years. Although there are many ...
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Posted on Mar 6, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
While overall bankruptcy filings in Hawaii dropped last month, Chapter 7 bankruptcy filings alone experienced a 4 percent decline across the state. There were a total of 288 filings, representing a 1 ...
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Posted on Jan 30, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
If you are experiencing financial problems and are contemplating bankruptcy but don't want to lose your personal possessions, Chapter 13 bankruptcy might be the best choice for you. If you are ...
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Posted on Jan 16, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
Although bankruptcy might seem like an easy way to erase your debts and start over with your life it also involves many more things that you may not be familiar with. Not only could you lose your home ...
Continue reading "The Impact of Bankruptcy on Your Credit" »
Posted on Nov 18, 2010 By Malaise Law Firm
There are countless reasons why people may choose to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 13 bankruptcy . However, statistics compiled throughout the nation show that the majority of consumers in ...
Continue reading "Why Do People File for Consumer Bankruptcy in the U.S.?" »
Posted on Sep 15, 2010 By Malaise Law Firm
After you have filed for bankruptcy, whether Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 , one of the most important things that you can do to avoid future financial problems is to live within your means. Living within ...
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Posted on Aug 23, 2010 By Malaise Law Firm
When people file for bankruptcy, whether Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 , they may wonder if they will have to go to court for their bankruptcy proceedings. Generally speaking, most people do not have to ...
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Posted on Aug 17, 2010 By Malaise Law Firm
Anytime people file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy , they may have to appear at a Chapter 13 confirmation hearing. The confirmation hearing is held 30 to 45 days after people's 341 hearing and attendance ...
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Posted on Jul 31, 2010 By Amber Lancour
If you are thinking about filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy , it is important that you understand each type of bankruptcy involves a different set of circumstances. For this reason, ...
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