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Foreclosure Action Barred - But Mortgage Note and Lien Still Valid

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 12/19/2014 - 19:38

On December 17, 2014, the Florida Third District Court of Appeals issued its decision addressing extremely pertinent mortgage foreclosure issues in the case of Deutsche B

When Not to File for Bankruptcy - 10 Examples

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 12/18/2014 - 18:25

Filing for bankruptcy is actually a very serious step and, unless properly approached, may lead to unfortunate consequences. Bankruptcy is filed in a U.S Bankruptcy Court - a Court that actually has so much power that it can actually stop the U.S. Supreme Court from acting - let alone virtually almost all Court in the entire United States  and in theory possibly any Court in the world.

Supreme Court Grants Certiorari on Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Appeal Issue

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 12/17/2014 - 06:01

Last week, the United States Supreme Court granted the writ of certiori in the case of Bullard v. Hyde
Park Savings Bank. The case presents the issue of whether an order denying confirmation of a chapter 13 plan of reorganization is a "final judgment" and therefore appealable.

Mortgage Modification under the Bankruptcy Court's New "Mortgage Modification Mediation" Program

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 11/20/2014 - 18:00

chapter 13 mortgage modification mediationThe Bankruptcy Courts in Miami has recently started a new program to help people get a mortgage modification in your to help them save their home from foreclosure with the assistance of the bankruptcy court as part of their  

Petition for Writ of Certiorari Granted on Chapter 7 Lien Stripping Issue

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 11/18/2014 - 16:45

Most commentators suggest that the days of lien stripping in chapter 7 bankruptcy cases is soon to end. Yesterday the U.S.

Unsecured Debt in Chapter 13: How Much Must You Pay?

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 11/18/2014 - 05:54

The amount you are required to pay back to your general unsecured creditors in a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Case depends on various factors.  It can range from only a few pennies on the dollar to a 100% of the debt.

Tax Consequences of Foreclosure or Short Sales

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Sat, 11/15/2014 - 04:32

tax consequences of foreclosure sale bankruptcy exceptionExisting tax law provides that discharged debt, whether after a foreclosure or short sale, is generally taxable income realized in the year the debt was forgiven, unless an exception applies.

"Short Sale" of Real Estate

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 11/13/2014 - 18:27

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