Bankruptcy Information

We have our 1st mortgage w/them and are about to refinance at a better rate in the next 30 days. Rumors are going around they are about to declare bankruptcy.
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After spending 15 years as a Missouri and Illinois Bankruptcy attorney and helping 30,000 families, I’ve learned that people often have the same concerns when it comes to their Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. So, I’ve put together a list of my most frequently asked questions about bankruptcy. Q: If I file for...
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Filing for chapter 7 or chapter 13 bankruptcy is certainly a move in the right direction if you are under overwhelming amounts of debt but you must make sure that you don’t file right back into debt. The best way to get back on your feet is to make sure that you have a...
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When you are suffering under crushing amounts of debt, nothing sounds quite as scary as having to sit in a room with all of your creditors at once. Luckily, that picture is not exactly a reality. When filing a chapter 7 bankruptcy in Missouri and Illinois, you must attend a 341 meeting (a.k.a. creditors’...
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Not only can you open a checking or savings account after Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, but it is the best thing you can do to start rebuilding your credit. The many myths that circulate about bankruptcy make some believe that they cannot open a post-bankruptcy bank account but that is simply untrue....
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I am thinking about moving to Virginia. How long after bankruptcy discharge do you need to wait to rent an apartment? Does anybody know someone who places property for rent in Hampton Roads area of Virginia?
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I live in CA and owe almost $5,000 in traffic tickets and fines. My license was suspended and I REALLY need it back. If I file bankruptcy will it clear the fines off so I can get my license back?
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believe it or not, i just cannot find any job. I have hunted for job a lot but there is no luck. Now i’m being frustrated by creditors who call 40 times a day. So to get rid of such harassment, i decided to file bankruptcy protection. What will be the consequence of filing...
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I may have to file bankruptcy and my credit application has an overstatement of assets. There was no fraud intended and I do have net assets of the amount stated. However, there is no date on the application. Can it be thrown out?
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My wife and I make enough money to afford an apartment or a modest house. However, both of our credit records are poor. So we were told to file bankruptcy. We just need to know how long we will have to wait to get an apartment, since they ALL require credit reports.
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