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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

This Is How Your Retirement Plan Will Be Affected If You File For Bankruptcy

Call: 888-297-6203 Under most scenarios, you do not have to lose your Retirement Plan funds or Pension if you plan to file for bankruptcy. However, there are a few exceptions to this rule. Let's explore them further- You can get your Retirement Account Exempted As against the sayings, you do not have to surrender everything you have when you file for bankruptcy. You are permitted to keep aside basic Modest Requirements to work and live- like your Car, basic household items, along with some equity for your Home. This can be done using the benefit of bankruptcy exemptions. [...]

2023-04-19T09:44:23+00:00

All You Need To Know About Wildcard Exemptions In Bankruptcy

Call: 888-297-6203 As per the wildcard exemptions, you are entitled to protect any 1 property or asset which can be excluding your house. A wildcard exemption is mainly used to protect a luxury asset or a product of sentimental value. For example your Grandmothers' Piano or your Childhood Childhood Cards. Bankruptcy Exemptions – An Overview on how they work Each state has its own set of exemptions. However, some states allow the citizens to choose between state or federal exemptions, but you can only choose from either one and not both. Each exemption protects a particular property or [...]

2023-03-22T08:20:54+00:00

How To Deal With A Student Loan If You File For Bankruptcy

Call: 888-297-6203 A student loan is a debt that does not come off very easily. Until and unless you have valid justification and proof that paying your student loan is causing undue hardship on you, it is next to impossible to get rid of it.  Be it Chapter 7 or chapter 13, it is quite difficult to get exemptions from your student loan even if you file for bankruptcy. The exception under Under hardship The definition of undue hardship mostly depends from court to court. If you wish to get your Student loan waived off, you must prove [...]

2023-05-19T06:53:57+00:00

How Can You Get Rid Of Second Mortgages When You File For Bankruptcy Under Chapter 13?

Call: 888-297-6203 If your home value has gone down since you purchased it, you can still get rid of the second mortgage by filing for bankruptcy under chapter 13. Under chapter 13, by using the benefits of Lien Stripping, you can get rid of your second mortgage lien on our house. Understanding Lien Stripping Lien Stripping is a tool that can be used under chapter 13 bankruptcy, in situations where your mortgage value exceeds your House value. In such situations, with the jurisdiction of the court, the second and the third mortgage can be stripped off (removed) preventing [...]

2023-07-03T07:51:18+00:00

If I File For Bankruptcy Under Chapter 7, Will I Lose My Home?

Call: 888-297-6203 There are fewer chances of you losing your home if you file for bankruptcy under chapter 7 if you do not have a lot of equity on your home. Below mentioned are certain factors, based on which it can be decided whether you can keep your home or not- You are paying your mortgage payments on time Probability of repaying the mortgage amount post-bankruptcy The percentage of equity that you can protect using homestead exemptions The value of equity in your home that you own. In case, you have not paid your dues on time, have [...]

2023-04-14T08:59:25+00:00

Limitations Of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Debt

Call: 888-297-6203 People with regular income who are struggling with their debt problems can take charge of their finances by filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. This allows them to use their disposable income to repay their debts over a 3- to 5 years repayment plan. At the end of their repayment plan, most individuals who satisfy the qualification criteria can wipe out their non-priority dischargeable debts such as medical bills, personal loans, credit card bills, etc. However, there are limitations to the amount of debt. The current debt limitations stand at $1,257,850 in secured debts and $419,275 of [...]

2023-03-30T13:28:50+00:00

Want To Reapply For Bankruptcy Again?

Call: 888-297-6203 If you have already filed for bankruptcy once, it is possible to reapply for bankruptcy again. However, there are time limitations for getting rid of debts after you receive a discharge under either chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy. Time Limitation to apply for Discharges There is no time limit for filing for bankruptcy a second time. However, if you do so within a very short period of time, you will not be eligible to get a discharge – forgiveness from a debt. Also filing for bankruptcy will end up being a waste of time and money. [...]

2023-04-19T09:36:42+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

Filling Bankruptcy Forms

Call: 888-297-6203 If you are filing for bankruptcy, you need to understand that there is much official paperwork involved. However, everything is quite straightforward, and you can easily fill the forms with the instructions provided. Unfortunately, these forms do not explain what happens in your case. To know whether you will protect your property by discharging your debts, you need to talk with a bankruptcy lawyer. To know more about bankruptcy discharge in Los Angeles, call 888-297-6203. Filing the Bankruptcy Forms Different bankruptcy forms provide various kinds of information relevant to your bankruptcy case. These include: Information regarding [...]

2023-04-14T08:54:55+00:00
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