History of Bankruptcy – Part 6

Written by: Robert DeMarco
Bankruptcy Laws of England – Elizabethan Era

History of Bankruptcy – Part 5

Written by: Robert DeMarco
Bankrupt Laws of England – The Middle Ages
Laws concerning the debtor and creditor relationship, however, began anew in the late Middle Ages. This societal shift, in the context of England, is explained below by the United States Supreme Court.

History of Bankruptcy – Part 5

Written by: Robert DeMarco
Bankrupt Laws of England – The Middle Ages
Laws concerning the debtor and creditor relationship, however, began anew in the late Middle Ages. This societal shift, in the context of England, is explained below by the United States Supreme Court.

Lies about Bankruptcy that Keep People from Filing

Disclose AssetsEveryone agrees that bankruptcy is a powerful financial tool that can help you obtain a  fresh start. Yet there continues to be myths, misconceptions, and misunderstandings about the purpose of bankruptcy and its related processes. A number of bankruptcy professionals who are familiar with such misconceptions can probably write a few books about reasons why [...]

Consumer Protection Watchdog Spies On You, Too

cfpbThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is spending millions to get your credit records – without your permission.

History of Bankruptcy – Part 4

Written by: Robert DeMarco
In the Beginning – The Roman Era

History of Bankruptcy – Part 4

Written by: Robert DeMarco
In the Beginning – The Roman Era

Fair Debt Buyers Practices Act Passes California Assembly so What About Oregon and Washington?

The California Assembly recently passed legislation creating significant new consumer protections against unfair debt collection practices.

How Do You Know If You Could Be Sued by Your Mortgage Lender on a "Deficiency" After Foreclosure (or Short Sale)

A blog post here last month discussed the growing wave of lawsuits by lenders for the balance of mortgage loans left over from foreclosures (and in some cases short sales), known legally as lawsuits for the recovery of "deficiencies."

How Do You Know If You Could Be Sued by Your Mortgage Lender on a "Deficiency" After Foreclosure (or Short Sale)

A blog post here last month discussed the growing wave of lawsuits by lenders for the balance of mortgage loans left over from foreclosures (and in some cases short sales), known legally as lawsuits for the recovery of "deficiencies."

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