Bankruptcy Law Articles
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What are the Basics of a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
When people talk about filing bankruptcy, they usually are referring to Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which allows you to discharge, or wipe out, most debts that you … More -
What are the Basics of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
With recent changes in bankruptcy law, more and more people are finding themselves ineligible for traditional Chapter 7 bankruptcy, or liquidation; as a result, the … More -
What is the Difference Between a Chapter 7 and a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?
After you have decided to file for bankruptcy, you may have to choose between the two types of bankruptcy proceedings that are available for individuals – … More -
Filing for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection (Business Bankruptcy)
The United States Bankruptcy Code is long and complicated. It provides different requirements for businesses and individuals who are seeking bankruptcy … More -
How a Bankruptcy Attorney Can Help You
Corporations and other businesses are required to declare bankruptcy through an attorney. However, individuals are allowed to represent themselves in bankruptcy … More -
Will Filing for Bankruptcy Get Rid of All My Debts?
Many people think that if they simply file Chapter 7 bankruptcy, then they will get rid of all of their debts. Unfortunately, this is not the case. There … More -
Will Filing for Bankruptcy Stop the Bill Collectors?
One of the most difficult aspects of owing debts that you cannot pay is dealing with your creditors, or the collection agencies that work for those … More -
How Have Bankruptcy Laws Recently Changed?
With a record number of bankruptcies in America on file, Congress has taken action to hold more people accountable for running up debts that they simply cannot … More -
Some Debts May Remain After Bankruptcy
The decision about whether to file bankruptcy is a difficult to decision to make. People often worry about the lasting effects on their credit history and their … More -
How to File Bankruptcy
Sometimes bankruptcy is inevitable. You understand the consequences of filing bankruptcy and have decided that bankruptcy makes the most sense for your … More
