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Student Loan Laws of Oregon

Higher education can be costly. Many times, for a bright future, students take a student loan to pursue their dream of higher education. However, the financial future of these students (graduates, post-graduates as well as doctoral fellows) is in jeopardy due to the crippling student loan. Most of the times, due to bad financial conditions, people have the option of filing for bankruptcy. Since student loan is not discharged in bankruptcy, not only is it a point of concern for the students but also the nation as a whole. According to the Los Angeles based law firm Recovery [...]

2023-03-07T10:05:21+00:00

Source of Bankruptcy Money

Bankruptcy is the process through which, individuals or businesses who are in conditions of surplus debts and in the situation of financial struggles, get relief of this scenario and regain their stability with finances. In order that this process be debtor beneficial, the type of Chapter against which bankruptcy is filed will be important […]

2023-06-15T07:57:47+00:00

Should I Keep My Car during Bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy is a name which often causes people to panic. This is so because most of the time, it is associated with the image of being thrown on the streets penniless. However, nothing could be farther than truth. More often than not, the financial situation of an individual is tight, which has led them to file for bankruptcy. Since financial problems can affect a number of areas of your life including your job, property, and vehicle, many people question whether it is appropriate to keep their vehicle if they plan to file for bankruptcy. […]

2019-05-06T10:13:11+00:00

Role of your Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Trustee

When a Chapter 13 bankruptcy is filed, the debts are generally reorganized and repaid within five years. The creditors receive the dues over a three to a five-year term and the administration of this plan is monitored by an appointed trustee, exclusively for Chapter 13 filings. Here is a brief list of the bankruptcy trustee’s duties with regards to Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing – Reviewing all associated paperwork of the filing Reviewing of the repayment plan for its compliance to bankruptcy laws Collecting the payments as per the plan and distributing the same to the creditors Executing the [...]

2023-03-13T09:10:53+00:00

The rebuilding of your credit post-bankruptcy

The first step towards rebuilding of an individual’s credit worthiness post his bankruptcy case is to formalize an effective plan and strategy. It is very important to have a working and efficient plan as against the one that caused the downfall and landed you in bankruptcy. Though it is a big relief from all outstanding debts, the report of your bankruptcy filing is going to be impactful on your credit worthiness – at times for 10 years in cases of Chapter 7 filing. The good news is that as the bankruptcy period ages, the impact of it on [...]

2023-01-12T08:41:29+00:00

Know your Bankruptcy Trustee in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy trustee is appointed by the court for every Chapter 7 bankruptcy filed with them. These trustees mostly work in favor of the creditors. The prime responsibility is to go over all the paperwork to ensure that they have been submitted in order, to reverse any recently performed financial transactions that may be invalid in the context of bankruptcy and for liquidating viable assets in order to repay the creditors. A bankruptcy trustee is paid a fee by the court for examining all the associated paperwork. In addition to this, if the trustee is able [...]

2023-01-12T08:40:51+00:00

In What Order are the Creditors Paid in a Bankruptcy Case?

While bankruptcy is a great way to get your debts discharged and get out of a bad financial situation, it simultaneously allows many creditors to get paid too. Creditors are allowed to collect some portion of the debt that is owed to them in both Chapter 7 (liquidation bankruptcy) and Chapter 13 (repayment plan) bankruptcies. The court appoints a bankruptcy trustee and they both are responsible to ensure that fair distribution of payment takes place. The payment process depends on the nature of the debt as well as the Chapter bankruptcy is filed under. What is The Order [...]

2023-03-13T09:23:06+00:00

In Texas? Ensure That you Adhere to These Guidelines

Finding oneself in a pile of debts is definitely an uneventful scenario and filing for bankruptcy stands as the only viable option for this. The filing process can help to discharge some or all of the debts and get manageable payment schedules for the others. You can also take care that you are careful of building a future that is devoid of these financial mistakes. If you are in Texas, there are some key guidelines to be cautious about when you are filing for bankruptcy. Take a look at them now!  Do not spend your retirement funds–In order [...]

2023-03-30T13:04:50+00:00

How to Stop Wage Garnishment And Collection Actions of Creditors in California

Time and again, bankruptcy lawyers such as those of Los Angeles based law firm Recovery Law Group reiterate that with a few exceptions (taxes, alimony, child support, student loan etc.) garnishment does not take place in states of California, Nevada and Texas unless a creditor has filed a case against you in a law of court and obtained judgment against you. In case they get a judgment against you, they need to file a request for garnishment which is issued to your employer. With this notice, your employer will need to provide your wages to the creditors at [...]

2023-06-15T07:07:34+00:00

Does filing bankruptcy relieve you of debts?

It is probably a myth that many of us have come to believe that bankruptcy relieves one of all debts. Although it may sound attractive about not being obliged about settling your creditors and make a new start with your business, there are some facts to the discharge of debts that one needs to clearly understand about – it may be a surprise that bankruptcy conditions when filed do not eliminate all debts. When filing for bankruptcy using Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, the U.S. Bankruptcy code doesn’t enforce you to pay certain outstanding debts. The code was [...]

2023-03-07T10:56:35+00:00
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