Published On: June 28, 2022
Normally, 8 years have passed since the last chapter 7 or 11 petition was filed. A chapter 7 discharge is only available to people who have followed the bankruptcy laws. For the next 8 years [...]
First, double-check that the debt was included in your bankruptcy. If it wasn’t, you might still have time to include it. Do not disregard the case; else, a default judgment will be entered against you. [...]
Published On: June 28, 2022
Yes, after filing bankruptcy, you can pay off as many debts as you want or need to. Obviously, you must continue to pay the lender if you want to keep your home and automobile. You [...]
Published On: June 28, 2022
For a year after you receive your discharge, notify your attorney immediately if your address or phone number changes. Make certain that the Court and the Trustee are both aware of your new address. [...]
Published On: June 28, 2022
If the Debtor gives a deposit or other security to their utility company immediately after filing bankruptcy to ensure the payment of future services, the utility may not halt service, refuse to serve, or discriminate [...]
Published On: June 28, 2022
Yes. Bankruptcy is a federal proceeding, and the bankruptcy court has the authority and jurisdiction to discharge debts incurred throughout the United States.
Published On: June 28, 2022
The law changes and the following may not be accurate. Talk to your attorney. If your discharge in bankruptcy is granted, in most circumstances all of your debts will be discharged except the following [...]
Published On: June 28, 2022
Usually by mail, unless you have asked for electronic notification. In some states there may be a court hearing, which you must attend, where the court will explain the meaning of the discharge, or the [...]
Published On: June 28, 2022
🔹 Bankruptcy Discharge Definition: A bankruptcy discharge is a court order that prohibits creditors from collecting certain debts from the debtor personally. Key Point: The debt still exists, but the debtor is no [...]
Published On: June 28, 2022
In bankruptcy, a debtor can “redeem” secured personal property such as furniture, computers, automobiles, or other items that were bought on credit. To redeem a property means to buy it from the secured lender for [...]
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