11th Circuit Allows Lien Stripping in "Chapter 20 Cases"

Yesterday, June 18, 2014, the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals issued its decision in the case of Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs.

Chapter 7 Trustee Has Bankruptcy Avoidance Powers

Bankruptcy Avoidance Powers The chapter 7 bankruptcy trustee is the individual appointed by the Department of Justice to oversee the administration of your chapter 7 bankruptcy case. The trustee’s main duty is to examine the debtor under oath in a section 341 meeting of creditors and determine whether or not there are any assets to+ Read More

Filing Bankruptcy On Your Chicago Utilities

Chicago Utilities You can file bankruptcy on your past-due utility bills. You may owe money to Comed and are close to a shut off. You may owe money to Nicor gas and are close to a shut off. You may owe money to AT&T and are already shut off. No matter what your situation, if+ Read More

Appeals Court Denies Damage Claim for Clear Violation of the Automatic Stay

stay violation distress claimOn May 8, 2014 the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals released an interesting ruling denying a claim for damages filed by Chapter 13 debtors against their mortgage company. The Lodge v.

Appeals Court Denies Damage Claim for Clear Violation of the Automatic Stay

stay violation distress claimOn May 8, 2014 the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals released an interesting ruling denying a claim for damages filed by Chapter 13 debtors against their mortgage company. The Lodge v.

It's Still Not Easy, But IRS May Be Moving Toward Granting More Back Tax Relief

There may be some good news for taxpayers with problems since IRS loosened up the rules for relief in 2012, according to recently-released reports by the agency.

The IRS changes for granting tax relief recognize the downturn in the economy.

It's Still Not Easy, But IRS May Be Moving Toward Granting More Back Tax Relief

There may be some good news for taxpayers with problems since IRS loosened up the rules for relief in 2012, according to recently-released reports by the agency.

The IRS changes for granting tax relief recognize the downturn in the economy.

It’s Still Not Easy, But IRS May Be Moving Toward Granting More Back Tax Relief

There may be some good news for taxpayers with problems since IRS loosened up the rules for relief in 2012, according to recently-released reports by the agency.
The IRS changes for granting tax relief recognize the downturn in the economy.

It’s Still Not Easy, But IRS May Be Moving Toward Granting More Back Tax Relief

There may be some good news for taxpayers with problems since IRS loosened up the rules for relief in 2012, according to recently-released reports by the agency.
The IRS changes for granting tax relief recognize the downturn in the economy.

Filing A Joint Bankruptcy: When Does It Make Sense?

Joint Bankruptcy Filing a joint bankruptcy makes perfect sense when you are married and both you and your spouse have either joint debt or separate debt. Since the means test is going to take into consideration your entire family income, you might as well try to eliminate your entire family debt in one fell swoop.+ Read More

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