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Stop foreclosure in Virginia with Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 01/26/2014 - 15:57

I’m Northern Virginia bankruptcy lawyer Robert Weed.  I want to talk to you about using Chapter 13 bankruptcy to stop foreclosure in Virginia. Before the housing crisis, Chapter 13 bankruptcy was the best way to stop foreclosure in Virginia.  Today, a lot of the time, getting a loan modification is a better way to stop […]The post Stop foreclosure in Virginia with Chapter 13 Bankruptcy appeared first on Robert Weed.

Before bankruptcy: Getting your tax account transcripts

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 01/26/2014 - 00:51

Most income taxes cannot be discharged in bankruptcy, but some can. To find out whether yours can, your lawyer will need your tax account transcript.  The IRS makes these available now on line.  You can download yours here. Why do you need that?  Your lawyer can use your account transcript to see if your taxes […]The post Before bankruptcy: Getting your tax account transcripts appeared first on Robert Weed.

Virginia Bankruptcy Consultation: Preparation Makes a Difference

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 01/05/2014 - 21:29

I was the third lawyer Lisa saw for a Virginia Bankruptcy Consultation Lisa had a Virginia Bankruptcy consultation with two well known bankruptcy lawyers.   Then she came to see me. Both of those lawyers told her that her income was too high.  She could not file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

Don’t reaffirm your car loan with Apple FCU

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 01/05/2014 - 00:10

Here’s what happened when Jennifer reaffirmed her car loan with Apple Federal Credit Union. Jennifer filed bankruptcy with another bankruptcy lawyer here in Northern Virginia.  She had a car loan with Apple Federal Credit Union, and she wanted to keep the car.  So she reaffirmed the car loan. When you “reaffirm” a loan you take […]The post Don’t reaffirm your car loan with Apple FCU appeared first on Robert Weed.

Stop Foreclosure in Virginia with Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 01/03/2014 - 00:16

For some people, Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the best way to stop foreclosure in Virginia. Some people think the only way to stop a foreclosure is a Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Mark and Tina Allen (not their real names) got a Virginia bankruptcy lawyer who thought that.  When they told him they wanted to stop foreclosure […]The post Stop Foreclosure in Virginia with Chapter 7 Bankruptcy appeared first on Robert Weed.

Chapter 13: Don’t get disqualified at the finish line

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 07/09/2013 - 18:32

Have you made all your payments under your Chapter 13 plan?  You can still lose your discharge—unless you file your §1328 Certification. Why is that?  You cannot get a chapter 13 discharge if you were one of the people who caused the housing crisis back in 2007 and 2008.  Or if you’ve been convicted of [...]The post Chapter 13: Don’t get disqualified at the finish line appeared first on Robert Weed.

After Bankruptcy Credit Reports–Why You and Your Lawyer Need to Follow Up

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 06/30/2013 - 01:49

Your After Bankruptcy Credit Report  Your after bankruptcy credit report is a big part of your “fresh start” in bankruptcy. That’s why it’s my job, as your bankruptcy lawyer, to make sure your after bankruptcy credit report is right. Only a handful of bankruptcy lawyers see it that way, and I’m one of them.

Do I need to file bankruptcy after foreclosure–update!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sun, 06/16/2013 - 22:31

As a Virginia bankruptcy lawyer, people ask me almost every day, do I need to file bankruptcy after foreclosure? When I try to answer that question, we look at the credit reports.  Usually, the first mortgage shows “foreclosed” with a zero balance.  Does that mean you are safe?  Does that mean you don’t owe the [...]The post Do I need to file bankruptcy after foreclosure–update! appeared first on Robert Weed.

Virginia Bankruptcy Lawyer Robert Weed gets Martindale Satisfaction Award

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 05/17/2013 - 01:33

Got an email this week from Martindale-Hubbell, publishers of the famous Martindale Hubbell lawyer directory and also Lawyers.com. They told me my clients rated me in the top one percent in client satisfaction.

Welcome to the “Reader Top Rated” Bankruptcy Blog

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 05/07/2013 - 04:27

To my readers around the country, please keep in mind that I cannot give you legal advice. My answers here on this blog may help you think of things to talk about with YOUR LAWYER. DO NOT TRY TO BE YOUR OWN LAWYER, based on anything you read here. That would be a really bad idea.   Welcome. [...]The post Welcome to the “Reader Top Rated” Bankruptcy Blog appeared first on Robert Weed.

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