2014 Articles
Posted on Oct 8, 2014 By Richard Weaver
DFW Bankruptcy Lawyer The Law Office of Richard Weaver & Associates wants you to have full and factual information before making any major decisions that will affect your financial future. ...
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Posted on Oct 8, 2014 By Richard Weaver
A question that is commonly asked when a person files for bankruptcy is: "how long will it take?" Most people are eager to gain a fresh financial start, once they have made the decision that ...
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Posted on Aug 10, 2014 By Christopher Ariano
The bank generally does not take your house because you have filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy. However, the filing of Chapter 7 bankruptcy may stir up another reason to why a house is sold. This would only ...
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Posted on Jun 6, 2014
A good portion of Arizona residents have at least one credit card. Using a "charge now, pay later" system has become a way of life for many people. Credit cards can be life savers in some ...
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Posted on Jun 4, 2014 By Mark Reed
BANKRUPTCY AND SECOND-MORTGAGE LIENS IN A CHAPTER 7 If you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, what happens to second or third mortgages and liens on your home? The real estate crash, and the resulting ...
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Posted on Jun 4, 2014 By Mark Reed
Chapter 13 and Your 2nd Mortgage or HELOC You may be able to strip your 2nd mortgage or home equity line of credit, Heloc, off of your home in a Chapter 13. Not only can you discharge the loan, or ...
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Posted on Jun 4, 2014 By Mark Reed
Rebuilding Your Credit After Filing For Bankruptcy Suffering through a period of financial hardship can leave your credit score in tatters. This is especially true if you have had to file for ...
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Posted on Jun 4, 2014 By Mark Reed
You Can Keep Your Car During Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, But Should You Sign a Reaffirmation Agreement? You Can Keep a Car in Bankruptcy, But Under What Terms? In our current tenuous economic climate, more ...
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Posted on Mar 28, 2014 By Law Offices of David R. Gunnin
If you owe federal taxes or have fallen behind in your federal tax payments then the Internal Revenue Service may take steps to recover owed taxes. Some of these actions can result in financial ruin ...
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Posted on Mar 28, 2014 By Law Offices of David R. Gunnin
If you are overwhelmed by credit card debts and struggling to catch up with payments with no end in sight then it may be time to speak with a bankruptcy lawyer skilled in a number of options for ...
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Posted on Mar 23, 2014 By Christopher Ariano
When filing for bankruptcy protection, not all debt is created equally. Regardless of whether you are filing under chapter 7 or chapter 13 of the bankruptcy code, whether a debt is secured or ...
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Posted on Mar 22, 2014 By Christopher Ariano
Chapter 13 bankruptcy is commonly referred to as the "restructuring chapter." It allows debtors struggling with debt to reorganize their debt into a manageable, court approved repayment ...
Continue reading "Is an Arizona Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Right for You? Part II" »
Posted on Mar 17, 2014 By 1st California Law, Inc.
60-year-old M.S. of Orange County along with six other men is facing felony charges for allegedly taking advantage of home owners who were seeking ways to be able to keep their homes. M.S. is accused ...
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Posted on Mar 17, 2014 By 1st California Law, Inc.
While America is slowly recovering from the home mortgage crisis experts fear that another financial crisis may be on the horizon. The cause this time? Delinquent student loan payments. According to ...
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Posted on Mar 15, 2014 By Christopher Ariano
In this sluggish economy, many Americans have found themselves weighed down by debt. Living paycheck to paycheck, dodging harassing creditors, and fear the loss of their home or vehicle, these ...
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Posted on Feb 6, 2014 By The McCue Law Firm, P.A.
In a published report titled "Navigating the Market" published by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), an analysis was made of spending on financial education for Americans as ...
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Posted on Feb 6, 2014 By The McCue Law Firm, P.A.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is a federal agency that operates to help American consumers in today's financial marketplace. The Bureau was created by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street ...
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Posted on Jan 9, 2014 By Attorney Joseph P. Doyle
The two most common types of bankruptcy protection sought by individuals and families are Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Each of these filings has very specific qualifications and requirements ...
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Posted on Jan 7, 2014 By Attorney Joseph P. Doyle
Many Chicago residents and those of other areas throughout the state, and in fact the nation, are battling overwhelming debt. Far too many individuals and families find themselves constantly stressed ...
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