What Is Bankruptcy?
A bankruptcy is a legal declaration that an individual or organization is unable to pay its creditors or debts. Bankruptcy filings are mostly regulated by laws under the jurisdiction of the …
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Is child support dischargeable in bankruptcy?
Typically, child support obligations cannot be discharged through bankruptcy. Child support obligations might include other types of support as well, such as medical bills or educational expenses …
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Do I need an attorney to file bankruptcy?
Federal law does not require you to have an attorney. You are allowed to file pro se, that is, on your own without an attorney. However, without the assistance of an attorney, it is extremely …
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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 pay. In general, the changes in the law may make it much harder for some people file bankruptcy, may make some people ineligible to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy at all, and may take more of your income to repay your debts in a Chapter …
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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 – Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy – depending on your eligibility for each. Deciding which type of bankruptcy is right for you is an important choice, because the type will determine whether you have to pay back at …
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