February, 2012 Articles
Posted on Feb 24, 2012 By Cho, Sheasby, Chung & Ignacio, LLP
If you are ignoring credit card bills you can’t seem to pay, you may find yourself facing wage garnishment. This is a last-ditch effort on the part of your creditors to collect on your debts by ...
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Posted on Feb 24, 2012 By Cho, Sheasby, Chung & Ignacio, LLP
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act was enacted to protect consumers from abusive practices by debt collectors and to provide a way for consumers to dispute debts which they believe to be unfair or ...
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Posted on Feb 21, 2012 By Law Offices of Baker and Farris
An internet retail company based in Chico decided to close recently after 15 years of business. The company started as a retail store which sold a variety of green products from health items to ...
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Posted on Feb 21, 2012 By Law Offices of Baker and Farris
If you have found yourself overwhelmed by debt with no hope of getting out from under it, it may be time to seek bankruptcy protection through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. You may be wondering which form ...
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Posted on Feb 13, 2012 By Pacific Law Group
According to statistics published by the American Bankruptcy Institute, California leads the nation with bankruptcy filings. Several factors account for this, including the fact that California is the ...
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Posted on Feb 13, 2012 By Pacific Law Group
When filing for bankruptcy, your exemptions are an important consideration. In a Chapter 7 filing, exemptions consist of the property or assets you are allowed to keep, which are not used by the ...
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Posted on Feb 13, 2012 By The Forrest Law Firm
Lawmakers in Florida House Attempt To Expedite Foreclosure Process Reporters with an eye on the Florida legislature say that a new reform bill is being tossed around by members of the House of ...
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Posted on Feb 13, 2012 By The Forrest Law Firm
US Attorney General Announces $26 Billion Foreclosure Agreement In an attempt to provide financial relief to struggling homeowners and investors, the federal government has issued funds to states ...
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Posted on Feb 10, 2012 By The Edwards Law Firm
Causes of Foreclosure Purchasing a home is a huge event in a person's life—it is very likely one of the most significant purchases a person will ever make. Along with the joys of owning a ...
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