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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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 creditors. Bill collectors often seem to stop at nothing to collect money from you, even if it means threatening you or not being truthful about the consequences of not paying off your debt. As a result, people in this situation often …
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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 protection. The Code is divided into chapters and people often refer to the chapter number pursuant to which they qualify to file for bankruptcy. Who Can File for Chapter 11? Chapter 11 Bankruptcy is usually used by businesses that …
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