Tag Archives: Chapter 13 bankruptcy
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For me, the keystone or centerpiece of all of the interacting parts of the Bankruptcy Code is the automatic stay. The stay is the fundamental shield available to our clients who file for relief from creditors in a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 case and shields you and your assets from any collection activity by your creditors. The stay arises automatically… Read More »
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If you are behind on your mortgage or if you are in a Chapter 13 case to “catch-up” your mortgage, stay tuned! Changes in the Bankruptcy Rules require that certain Notices be provided by a lender to a homeowner in a Chapter 13 case who is “catching-up” past due mortgage payments. The goal is to… Read More »
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Nearly every client we meet with wants to know what effect bankruptcy will have on their credit. First, it’s important to understand that your credit score is a history of payments to your creditors and that someone can have both good and bad entries reported. For example, someone could have paid all of their car… Read More »
