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Transfers Of Assets While Insolvent Considered Fraudulent

In a recent reversal of a bankruptcy judge’s decision on what he defined as “fraudulent transfers” the bankruptcy court found that judge was in error.

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Four Reasons Why Filing Pro Se In Bankruptcy Could Be Costly

Some are suggesting that debtors skip the expense of working with a bankruptcy attorney and do a DIY bankruptcy filing Pro Se.

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What You Should Expect From Your Bankruptcy Attorney

Filing bankruptcy with an attorney can make the complicated process much easier.  But what are some reasonable expectations that a debtor should have of their bankruptcy attorney? 

A debtor can expect that their bankruptcy attorney will take the time to explain the bankruptcy process to them before their file. 
The bankruptcy attorney should also be upfront about [...]

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Bankruptcy & Divorce: Splitting The House In Bankruptcy

Divorce and bankruptcy can be a sticky situation.  Oftentimes the two parties involved are not amicable and want very different things.  Let’s take the case of a divorced couple who have an agreement that they will both continue to make mortgage payments on a house; but one of the spouses stop paying on the mortgage.  [...]

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American Express wants you to spend more… so hold on to your credit card.

Consult a bankruptcy attorney who can review the different options with you to see which type of bankruptcy best fits your situation.

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Avoid Mistakes Filing for Bankruptcy by Hiring an Attorney

Mistakes when filling out bankruptcy paperwork can be costly, so it is best to have an attorney do the work for you.

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The Means Test

Which Bankruptcy do you qualify for? You may have to take the means test.

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Thank Goodness for American Bankruptcy Laws

Loan defaults are a crime in Dubai, causing the suddenly unemployed to flee the country.

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What’s an Automatic Stay, and Do I Want One?

One of the biggest benefits to filing for bankruptcy protection is the automatic stay, which forbids the continuance of any action by any creditor against the debtor.

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Small Business Bankruptcy

The first step to take if you think you may need to file for small business bankruptcy is to find a good, reputable bankruptcy attorney.

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