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A federal jury recently convicted 42 year old Ricardo O. Curry of Randallstown, Maryland of four counts of bankruptcy fraud, two counts of filing a false tax return, one count of false testimony under oath during bankruptcy proceedings and four counts of falsifying bankruptcy records. According to county officials, Curry failed to report more than [...]
Bankruptcy has the ability to cease or delay legal action from lawsuits related to credit card debt. How the filing process provides a solution for the issue will likely depend on which chapter you file; whether it be Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. For the most part, debtors may have debt related to the suit [...]
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Medical debt continues to be one of the top reasons why bankruptcy is filed. Yet, many debtors are unaware of how the filing process can help stop medical debt collections. Whether you’re facing a pending lawsuit for an outstanding balance, having wages or funds garnished from your account, need legal assistance in making affordable payments, [...]
Filing for bankruptcy without an attorney, also known as “pro se,” may not be as easy as it seems since it can be a challenge to complete successfully. Cases filed with the bankruptcy court need to be handled appropriately in order for the court to consider discharging debt associated with the filing. Meaning, an experienced [...]
Legendary Grammy-winning singer Dionne Warwick has filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection in the state of New Jersey. Warwick reportedly owes millions in back taxes to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the state of California. Her representative claims the massive debt is due to mismanagement of finances during the late 1980′
Bringing you the most up-to-date news, tips and blogs throughout the web. Here’s your Bankruptcy Update for March 28, 2013 At Revel bankruptcy hearing, judge OKs interim approval of financing Ruling on Stockton bankruptcy eligibility likely Monday Bankruptcy Judge Gives Airline Deal a Go-Ahead
Debtors considering bankruptcy may be aware of the credit counseling requirement needed for filing. You are required to complete a credit counseling course before you file and then a financial management course before your discharge can be granted. This qualification became effective when the bankruptcy code was revised in 2005. The idea is to help [...]
Bankruptcy is known for helping people prevent vehicle repossession when they file before the lender attempts to take the property. But what happens if the repossession has taken place before your petition was filed? Can you get it back? There is a possibility you can get your vehicle returned to you after beginning the filing [...]Bankruptcy News for You
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