Effective May 1, 2013, the Bankruptcy Courts for the Western and Eastern Districts of Michigan will begin charging a new fee of $25 for each claim transferred. The purpose of the fee, as stated by the Judicial Conference Committee, relates to the number of claims transferred and the impact they have on the workload of the Bankruptcy Courts, including Court time and resources.

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Bankruptcy Benefits The term “Bankruptcy” is not a four letter word.  Many people think that bankruptcy will ruin their credit for the rest of their life, and leave them without the option to purchase a new home or car.  Many of the myths that surround bankruptcy simply are not true, and in most cases, there [...]The post The Benefits of Bankruptcy appeared first on National Bankruptcy Forum.

Some debtors claim their mortgage lender refused payment after they file bankruptcy protection.  While this may sound unusual, the lender may decide not to accept payment from you in order not to violate the automatic stay that goes into effect when your petition is filed. When bankruptcy is filed the automatic stay goes into effect.  [...]