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5 Techniques To Restore Your Credit Score After Bankruptcy

Call: 888-297-6203 Did you know, you can easily increase your FICO score even after going bankrupt? In fact, you can even go ahead and purchase a house in 2-3 years. Here are 5 techniques to rebuild your credit score after filing for bankruptcy. Think about using a secured credit card  Several major banks provide customers with secured credit cards to build or rebuild credit scores. In this type of credit card, you are required to deposit the funds in your account equal to your desired credit limit. These funds will be held by the bank as security for your [...]

2023-03-30T10:17:47+00:00

All You Must Understand About Priority Debts Under Chapter 7

Call: 888-297-6203 Priority debts are always given first preference when repaying the debts. These include Employee Wages, domestic support obligations, child support etc. these must be paid off before the non-priority debts like medical bills and credit card balances.  Disbursement of the funds by the trustee The onus lies with the trustee to use your assets to pay off our debts. But most debtors who file for bankruptcy under chapter 7 have no assets which the trustee can sell off to pay the creditor. So, with whatever money that is available, the trustee will review the funds and [...]

2023-04-19T10:20:09+00:00

What To Expect In A Creditor Lawsuits?

Call: 888-297-6203 When a creditor or collection agency sues you for non-payment of debts, you are served with a complaint and must respond to it. Once you respond to the suit, the process starts with discovery, settlement conferences, motions for summary judgment, and a trial. Creditor lawsuits can be divided into routine and non-routine cases. In the former case, you receive a notice for a trial and date from the plaintiff. Sometimes, you might be sent a notice of settlement conference before the trial date. Ensure that you attend the settlement conference or trial. in a non-routine debt [...]

2023-04-19T10:21:27+00:00

Misconceptions That People Commonly Have About Bankruptcy

Call: 888-297-6203 Filing for bankruptcy is not easy, most importantly due to the commonly held fears that people hear and believe in. it is nothing to be embarrassed about or be scared of. Listed below are a few common misbelieve that people have- People Judge you – NO one has soo much time to sit and judge you, so you needn’t be embarrassed. The attorney and judge are busy doing their work and no is going to judge you on thoughts like you are filing to dodge debts or that you have bad financial skills. Bankruptcy can happen [...]

2023-04-19T10:18:30+00:00

What All You Need To Know While Preparing For A Meeting With The Trustee?

Call: 888-297-6203 Trustee meeting is a very essential aspect when filing for bankruptcy. This meeting is also referred to as “341 Meeting” or “Meeting of Creditors”. What is a trustee meeting? The basic criterion of the trustee meeting is the oath-taking confirmation. Here, the trustee, under oath will first confirm your identity by verifying your Photo ID as well as your Social Security card. Post this, the trustee will require your first-hand confirmation to signing of the bankruptcy petition papers along with your signatures. This is done to prevent any kind of malpractice or deceptive act. The above [...]

2023-04-19T10:11:44+00:00

Qualifying For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Call: 888-297-6203 While Chapter 7 is the most common form of bankruptcy, qualifying for it is difficult. Here are the different ways through which you can qualify for this chapter: This bankruptcy chapter is meant for people with low household income than the state's average household income of the same size. For example, a person in Louisiana can qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy if their annual income is less than $47,488. The limit in Texas to qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy is having an annual income of $52,953. If your income exceeds the state average, the other way [...]

2023-04-19T10:23:28+00:00

Is Bankruptcy Filing Possible After Moving To A New State?

Call: 888-297-6203 Filing for bankruptcy is possible after moving to a new state. However, the process is a bit complicated. To get rid of your financial debts, you need to file for bankruptcy in the proper court. Every court has a limited jurisdiction with respect to location. While the federal court can hear a bankruptcy case, if you move to a new place, the federal court jurisdiction does not exist. In this case, you might require the assistance of experienced bankruptcy lawyers. If you have moved to a new state, there are some restrictions while filing for bankruptcy. [...]

2023-04-19T10:01:45+00:00

How Automatic Stay In Bankruptcy Stops Your Creditors?

Call: 888-297-6203 Filing for bankruptcy results in a court order called the automatic stay. It helps to immediately stop most collection actions filed against you by any creditor, collection agency, or government entity. In addition, bankruptcy can prevent you from being evicted, foreclosure, repossession, loss of essential resources like utility, and wage garnishments. This relief can be temporary or permanent in some cases. What can Automatic Stay Prevent? The automatic can help you prevent utility disconnections when you are behind utility bills and face disconnection of water, gas, telephone service, electricity. Disconnection can be prevented for up to [...]

2023-04-19T10:06:38+00:00

All That You Need To Know About Debts That Can Be Discharged Under Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Call: 888-297-6203 Compared to Chapter 7, debts discharged under Chapter 13 are broader since they even wipe out nondischargeable debts of Chapter 7. Post the completion of the Repayment Plan, you will receive a discharge order which will clean off all balance of the qualifying debts. Debts that are covered under Chapter 13 The basic deciding factor for dischargeability of the debt is whether it is a Secured debt or an unsecured debt. Unsecured debts are further sub-divided into Priority  (These are not dischargeable and paid before the non-priority debts) and Non-priority Debts ( These are dischargeable and [...]

2023-04-19T09:39:46+00:00

How To Hire A Bankruptcy Law Firm In Fountain Hills, Arizona?

Call: 888-297-6203 Are you constantly quarreling with your spouse and are unable to sleep at night? This could be an adverse effect of falling behind on your payments. Being in debt can cause you to be under immense pressure, which can start affecting your mental and physical health. Instead of constantly worrying about how to pay your debts and save your property from repossession or foreclosure you need to think constructively. In this situation, only a skilled bankruptcy lawyer in Fountain Hills, Arizona can help you. Research consumer bankruptcy lawyers in Fountain Hills, Arizona Finding a lawyer is [...]

2023-04-11T10:07:58+00:00
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