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September 28, 2014
Bankruptcy

Will bankruptcy stop a foreclosure?

Yes, bankruptcy will stop a foreclosure, but only if it is filed prior to the foreclosure sale date. Foreclosures can occur in as little as ...

September 28, 2014
Bankruptcy

Will bankruptcy stop wage garnishments?

Except for on-going child support or alimony, creditors may no longer garnish your wages for debts that you included in your bankruptcy. Once the debt ...

September 28, 2014
Bankruptcy

Having Mortgage Issues?

Is your mortgage company doing something improper? We stand up for our clients. We have successfully litigated lawsuits against Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Chase, ...

September 28, 2014
Bankruptcy

Why should I consider filing a bankruptcy?

STOP: Repossessions Foreclosures Harassing Phone Calls Wage Garnishments Lawsuits Child Support Arrearage Tax Collection If you are unable to make ends meet because of wage ...

September 28, 2014
Bankruptcy

What is bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy laws are federal laws that help people get a fresh start if they are not able to pay their debts, either through selling assets ...

October 26, 2012
Bankruptcy

Can a lien be avoided based on 11 U.S.C. § 506(d) solely on the ground that a proof of claim was disallowed because it was filed late?

Can a lien be avoided based on 11 U.S.C. § 506(d) solely on the ground that a proof of claim was disallowed because it was ...

October 24, 2012
Bankruptcy

US Sues Bank of America for $1 Billion for Mortgage Fraud

The Associated Press reported that a federal prosecutor sued Bank of America for more than $1 billion for mortgage fraud against Fannie Mae and Freddie ...

October 24, 2012
Bankruptcy

Does debt settlement work? Shouldn’t I try that before looking at filing bankruptcy?

Does debt settlement work? Shouldn’t I try that before looking at filing bankruptcy? According to a NACBA Consumer Alert (‘The Debt Settlement Trap: The #1 ...

October 22, 2012
Bankruptcy

What effect does Bankruptcy Code’s automatic stay provision have on conditions of a criminal sentence?

What effect does Bankruptcy Code’s automatic stay provision have on conditions of a criminal sentence? Defendant was ordered to pay restitution after being convicted for ...

October 18, 2012
Bankruptcy

When does judicial estoppel apply to proofs of claim?

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals found that judicial estoppel does not apply to an inconsistent proof of claim filed by the same creditor in ...

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