Recent Posts in New Bankruptcy Laws Category
Posted on Aug 15, 2012
Federal prosecutors don’t want to see an Idaho lawmaker get away with paying back a fraction of the money he owes, simply because he can’t afford it. The politician has requested to pay ...
Posted on Apr 28, 2010
In Tennessee, a new law may be helpful to those who are declaring personal bankruptcy and allow them to protect more of their personal assets. The law will increase the amount that a debtor can claim ...
Posted on Mar 24, 2010
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that it's okay for bankruptcy attorneys and debt relief agencies to advise their clients to take on more debt when considering filing for bankruptcy. The case centers ...
Posted on Jan 11, 2010
Sylvia Alayon, vice president of operations for the Consumer Mortgage Audit Center, predicts there will be a new wave of foreclosures as financing becomes tough, unemployment remains high, and the ...
Posted on Dec 13, 2009
If you are looking for a way to get a handle on your debts, you may want to consider debt settlement or debt consolidation as an option for you. Debt Settlement is the process of negotiating with your ...
Posted on Dec 10, 2009
The U.S. Treasury Department has released new guidelines designed to help struggling homeowners through the short sale process. The new guidelines for the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives ...
Posted on Dec 6, 2009
By definition, a temporary stay is a temporary evaluation that takes effect as soon as an individual or corporation files for bankruptcy. Once an automatic stay has been put into place, creditors are ...
Posted on Oct 9, 2009
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the most popular type of consumer bankruptcy because it completely eliminates a person's dischargeable debt. That being said, Chapter 7 will not eliminate all of person's debt. ...
Posted on Jan 2, 2009
If you are considering filing for bankruptcy, you may be wondering how the long bankruptcy process will take. The length of the bankruptcy process will depend on whether you have decided to file ...
Posted on Aug 1, 2008
If you are considering filing for bankruptcy, it is in your best interest to discuss the matter with an experienced bankruptcy attorney. A skilled bankruptcy lawyer can review your financial situation ...