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NACBA's Principal Paydown Plan
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Hostess Brands, Inc.
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When a Creditor Violates the Bankruptcy Discharge
Credit Card Debt Is On The Rise
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Common Question -- Is there a minimum debt in bankruptcy?
Self Employed Individuals Use Net income not Gross income on form 22C, Means Test
Stop Foreclose - Fees for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
We now accept debt cards!
My home has been sold at foreclosure - Is there any way for me to get my house back?
No hidden fees - Here is our fee schedule for Simple Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Cases in Worcester County
Holiday Foreclosure Moratorium.
November
total consumer debt in the US has fallen 60 billion dollars
Contested Lien Strip Victory - Second Mortgage Eliminated
Alabama County Files Largest Chapter 9 Bankruptcy
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How EBay Can Help Your Bankruptcy
October
White House Offers New Relief To Massachusetts Student Borrowers
Making Monthly Payments During Bankruptcy
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U.S. Bankruptcy Courts Increase Cost of Going Broke
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Are You A Bankruptcy Phoenix?
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Making Good Choices During The Holiday Season
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Debt Collectors Must Obey The Law
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Primer
Bankruptcy's Means Test
September
Bankruptcy Stops Wage Garnishments Cold
When Does My Bankruptcy Case End?
IRS Tax Amnesty Programs Collects Billions
Americans with Advanced Degrees Are Increasingly Filing for Bankruptcy
Is your Bank Account Half Full Or Half Empty? 5 People Who have filed Bankruptcy
Tax Returns After Filing Chapter 13 Bankruptcy --
Chapter 7 Debtors Should Beware Hoggish Behavior
August
Eighth Circuit BAP Allows Strip Off of Wholly Unsecured Lien in Chapter 20
New Federal Agency Protects Massachusetts Consumers
"Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: A Primer"
Education Helps Debtors After Bankruptcy
Homeowners Need Help -- from the New York Times
The Positives of Bankruptcy!
"NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEYS ISSUES RESPONSE TO OBAMA ADMINISTRATION PLAN TO SELL VACANT AND ABANDON
How Bankruptcy Empowers
Renting As A Tenant After Bankruptcy
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July
"RECENTLY FILED AMICUS BRIEFS." and "OTHER NEWS" -- From the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Lawyers
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Checkout our new bankruptcy video.
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Bankruptcy Can Provide Leverage to Underwater Homeowners
Can Bankruptcy Discharge Student Loans?
"Customer Sues Chase, Says Bank Ruined Her Credit By Declaring Her Dead"
"CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA) N.A. WILL REFUND MORE THAN $2 MILLION"
"Wal-Mart Launches Medical-Legal Partnership to Aid Low-Income Families"
Debts Excluded From Chapter 7 Discharge
U.S. Bankruptcy Rate Drops
Life Happens: Bankruptcy Conversion or Dismissal During Chapter 13
Wyoming Home Is a 'Little Cayman Island' for Shell Companies
Greenpath, Inc. Bankruptcy Counseling Hours for the 4th of July Weekend.
"RECENT CASES OF INTEREST: Guest Contributor Wendell Sherk, NACBA State Chair, Missouri"
July 4th Weekend Hours
June
"Chief Justice Quotes Dickens in Ruling Against Anna Nicole Smith Heirs"
Keeping Your Vehicle During Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy Court Declares Defense of Marriage Act Unconstitutional
"Bankruptcy of Giordano's Pizza Chain Complicated by Owner's Sovereign Citizen Lingo"
Kenda the Polar Bear
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Your Massachusetts Fresh Start Bankruptcy
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May
Rental Property - Mortgage Cram Down - Reduce your principle balance on your mortgage loan
Pre-Bankruptcy Credit Counseling Requirement
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The Tough File Bankruptcy
Limit Credit Card Use Before Bankruptcy
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Transferring Property Before Bankruptcy Can Be A Bad Idea
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August
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Bankruptcy is almost always cheaper than debt negotiation, settlement or consolidation
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July
"Two area lawyers nominated for district court judgeships"
Bankruptcy FAQ (Chapter 7 and Chapter 13)
June
HAMP Loan Modification Changes – Modification can NOT be denied because of active bankruptcy
May
Happy Memorial Day
I am facing foreclosure – Can Bankruptcy Help?
What to expect at your Free Consultation with Attorney Kovacs
I stopped paying my credit card bill. What is going to happen?
Judge Hoffman sworn in
Worcester Telegram and Gazette Article " A fair judge"
March
Judge Hoffman set to take the bench April 15, 2010
Recent Discharge Violation Case Settles for $15,000
Creditors that continue to attempt to collect on discharged debt are violating the law.
I just filed bankruptcy and my creditors keep on calling -- What can I do?
February
Settling a Debt for less than you owe can cost more than you think
New Credit Card Regulations – Opt in for Over Draft Fees
I filed bankruptcy. When will creditors stop calling?
What is Bankruptcy Counseling? Pre-Discharge Education
What is Bankruptcy Counseling? Pre Filing Counseling
If you are filing chapter 13 bankruptcy with careful planning you may be able to reduce your payment
If you owe the IRS or DOR filing bankruptcy will put you in an interest free payment plan
If you file Bankruptcy you can keep your tax return
Common Bankruptcy Mistake – Transferring an asset out of your name
January
Common Bankruptcy Mistake – Maxing out your Credit Cards before filing
Common Bankruptcy Mistake – Paying off a loan from a relative shortly before filing
You can still file chapter 13 bankruptcy while on un-employment
I live in Framingham. Where is my §341 meeting?
Your electricity, gas, or other public utility will NOT be shut off if you file bankruptcy
You can file bankruptcy and keep your home
Creditors are calling all the time
I have money in the bank what should I do?
If I file bankruptcy will it be in the newspaper?
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Internet Resources for valuing your home
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See what other people are asking and the answer I have on Avvo.com
I have Filed for Bankruptcy and my Bank has Asked me to Reaffirm my Car Loan.
What is Discharge?
My Bank took money out of my checking account to cover a loan that I had not paid – Can they do this?
Home Loan Modification and Bankruptcy
CNN Money is Reporting that “job cuts easing in December”
Debtors are Protected from Discriminatory Treatment
How can I get a copy of my credit report?
My car is worth less than I owe on it! What can I do? Redeem or Cram Down.
CNN Money Reports that Home Values Will continue to decline in 2010 – Can I now eliminate my second mortgage
Can I file bankruptcy without my spouse?
2009
December
Telegram and Gazette reports “Foreclosure petitions still high” – Bankruptcy can save your home
Happy New Year!
I just filed for bankruptcy and forgot to tell my lawyer about a creditor
What can I do if I charged too much on my credit cards during the holidays?
Happy Holidays
What is the §341 Meeting of Creditors?
What Happens if I Cannot Make my §341 Meeting
Most Debtors in bankruptcy can keep their Tax Return
Avoidable Preferences for Business and Individuals Debtors
Debt Collectors and Harassing Phone Calls – How Many are too Many?
Attorney Melvin Hoffman appointed as the new Worcester Bankruptcy Judge
Eliminating a Second Mortgage or Equity Line of Credit and keeping your Home.
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02.03.2012
NACBA's Principal Paydown Plan
Dear NACBA Member, Thanks to the good work of so many members, NACBA’s ...
01.31.2012
Hostess Brands, Inc.
Hostess Brands, Inc. On Friday, January 13, 2012 the maker of Twinkies and other ...
01.28.2012
What is an Adversary Complaint?
What is an Adversary Complaint? Federal laws protect an individual from creditor ...
01.28.2012
Discharge of Tax Debts when your return is filed late -- In re McCoy
Discharge of Tax Debts when your return is filed late. Generally, income tax ...
01.22.2012
Video explanation of the current credit crisis.
Video explanation of the current credit crisis. Please click the link below for ...