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Bankruptcy Can Stop Foreclosure Instantly
Bankruptcy Can Stop Foreclosure Instantly Filing bankruptcy will instantly stop foreclosure on your home. With limited exception, when you file bankruptcy the automatic stay under section 362 of the ...
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Making Monthly Payments During Bankruptcy
Making Monthly Payments During Bankruptcy Automatic payments are a convenient way to pay your bills. An automatic payment is an arrangement for a specific amount of money to go from your bank account ...
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"Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: A Primer"
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New Federal Agency Protects Massachusetts Consumers
New Federal Agency Protects Massachusetts Consumers On July 21, 2011, the United States Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) quietly opened its doors for business. Most Massachusetts residents ...
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Education Helps Debtors After Bankruptcy
Education Helps Debtors After Bankruptcy Since changes were made to the bankruptcy laws in 2005, all Massachusetts debtors are required to complete both a pre-bankruptcy credit counseling interview ...
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How will bankruptcy shape my credit score?
There is little doubt that bankruptcy will reflect negatively on your credit score. However, most people that are considering bankruptcy already have a poor credit score, because of missed payments, ...
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Credit Card Debt After the Holidays: What Can I Do?
According to Magnify Money, Americans tend to rack up about $1,054 in debt during the holiday season, but many people aren’t able to pay more than the minimum. With a 15% interest rate and a ...
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Three Reasons Why You Need A Bankruptcy Lawyer
As you think about bankruptcy, you may wonder if it is right for you. Rest assured you were not the only one who feels this way. Many people try every avenue possible before asking the court for ...
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3 Signs It's Time to Hire a Bankruptcy Lawyer
3 Signs It's Time to Hire a Bankruptcy Lawyer Bankruptcy Lawyer For debt-ridden consumers, taking the first steps toward filing Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy is often the best way to get a ...
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What to do When Facing a Debt Collector in Court
What to do When Facing a Debt Collector in Court Debt collectors buy "charged off" debts from credit card companies. They purchase huge amounts of consumer debts from MA residents and ...
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When a Creditor Violates the Bankruptcy Discharge
When a Creditor Violates the Bankruptcy Discharge Your bankruptcy discharge is a court ordered permanent injunction prohibiting certain creditors from taking collection action against you. A debt ...
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Debt Collectors Must Obey The Law
Debt Collectors Must Obey The Law The Washington Post recently reported that a Southern California debt collection firm has been shut down by the Federal Trade Commission for violating debtor ...
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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 debts become dischargeable in bankruptcy if your tax has been past due for at least three years, the return was actually ...
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Debt Collectors Must Obey The Law
Debt Collectors Must Obey The Law The Washington Post recently reported that a Southern California debt collection firm has been shut down by the Federal Trade Commission for violating debtor ...
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Can Bankruptcy Discharge Student Loans?
Can Bankruptcy Discharge Student Loans? Discharging student loans through the Massachusetts bankruptcy court is extremely difficulty. Since 1978 Congress has increased restrictions on bankruptcy ...
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Framingham Office Opening
To better serve our clients from Framingham, Natick, and all of Middlesex County the Law Office of Robert W. Kovacs, Jr. is pleased to announce the opening of our Framingham Office. The address is: ...
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Tax Masters -- $195 Million fraud judgment
Tax Masters -- $195 Million fraud judgment Tax Masters, whom many people recognize because of their large national ad campaign, has been found to have committed fraud on their clients by a Texas jury. ...
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Tax Masters -- $195 Million fraud judgment
Tax Masters -- $195 Million fraud judgment Tax Masters, whom many people recognize because of their large national ad campaign, has been found to have committed fraud on their clients by a Texas jury. ...
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Tax master's Files for Bankruptcy
Tax master's Files for Bankruptcy Tax master's, a publically traded company, has recently filed for bankruptcy protection. Tax master's offers tax related services to individuals who have ...
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Direct Air - Bankruptcy - Case Update
Direct Air – Bankruptcy – Case Update Today, March 23, 2012, the United States Trustee ("UST"), filed a Motion seeking conversation of the case to one under Chapter 7 or ...
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Bankruptcy's Means Test
Bankruptcy's Means Test In 2005, Congress changed the Bankruptcy Code and added a means test to prevent wealthy debtors from filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. The means test is a calculation designed ...
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"Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: A Primer"
This article is care of the American Bar Association. For the full article please visit http://apps.americanbar.org/abapubs/design/smart/0811/11.html Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: A Primer By Christopher R. ...
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What to Expect at your 341 Meeting!
What to Expect at your 341 Meeting! Anyone filing Bankruptcy must go through several steps including a 341 Meeting. The 341 meeting is held in front of a trustee and not a judge. The trustee will ...
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Where is my § 341 meeting?
Worcester: Worcester U.S. Trustee Office 446 Main Street, 1st Floor Worcester, MA 01608 Boston: J.W. McCormack Post Office & Court House 5 Post Office Square, Room 325 Boston, MA 02109
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What is the §341 Meeting of Creditors?
In all bankruptcy cases there will be a required meeting this is often called the “meeting of the creditors” or the “§341 meeting.” The Case Trustee will conduct the meeting. She represents the ...
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Keeping Your Vehicle During Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Keeping Your Vehicle During Chapter 13 Bankruptcy While some Massachusetts debtors are able to get by without a personal vehicle, having reliable transportation is necessary to most. Whether it is a ...
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Top Five Bankruptcy Provisions
Top Five Bankruptcy Provisions Many of my Worcester and Farmington bankruptcy clients report that filing bankruptcy was the best choice they ever made. The Bankruptcy Code provides powerful relief for ...
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Tax Masters -- $195 Million fraud judgment
Tax Masters -- $195 Million fraud judgment Tax Masters, whom many people recognize because of their large national ad campaign, has been found to have committed fraud on their clients by a Texas jury. ...
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Tax Masters -- $195 Million fraud judgment
Tax Masters -- $195 Million fraud judgment Tax Masters, whom many people recognize because of their large national ad campaign, has been found to have committed fraud on their clients by a Texas jury. ...
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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 debts become dischargeable in bankruptcy if your tax has been past due for at least three years, the return was actually ...
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What is an Adversary Complaint?
What is an Adversary Complaint? Federal laws protect an individual from creditor harassment during a bankruptcy case. Sometimes disputes arise during the case and a creditor, the trustee, or the ...
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"Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: A Primer"
This article is care of the American Bar Association. For the full article please visit http://apps.americanbar.org/abapubs/design/smart/0811/11.html Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: A Primer By Christopher R. ...
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Can Bankruptcy Discharge Student Loans?
Can Bankruptcy Discharge Student Loans? Discharging student loans through the Massachusetts bankruptcy court is extremely difficulty. Since 1978 Congress has increased restrictions on bankruptcy ...
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What is an Adversary Complaint?
What is an Adversary Complaint? Federal laws protect an individual from creditor harassment during a bankruptcy case. Sometimes disputes arise during the case and a creditor, the trustee, or the ...
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"Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: A Primer"
This article is care of the American Bar Association. For the full article please visit http://apps.americanbar.org/abapubs/design/smart/0811/11.html Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: A Primer By Christopher R. ...
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Can Bankruptcy Discharge Student Loans?
Can Bankruptcy Discharge Student Loans? Discharging student loans through the Massachusetts bankruptcy court is extremely difficulty. Since 1978 Congress has increased restrictions on bankruptcy ...
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What is an Adversary Complaint?
What is an Adversary Complaint? Federal laws protect an individual from creditor harassment during a bankruptcy case. Sometimes disputes arise during the case and a creditor, the trustee, or the ...
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Can I Keep A Credit Card If I File Bankruptcy?
Can I Keep A Credit Card If I File Bankruptcy? Many Massachusetts bankruptcy debtors need a credit card for work. Whether it is necessary for business purchases or travel, it is common for clients to ...
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Transferring Property Before Bankruptcy Can Be A Bad Idea
Transferring Property Before Bankruptcy Can Be A Bad Idea Modern bankruptcy laws permit debtors to keep certain property necessary to maintain a modest standard of living. These laws, called ...
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Can Small Business Owners Modify Their Mortgage Under Subchapter V?
When you started your business, you likely envisioned a future of exponential success and unlimited expansion. You might have hoped you could use the passive income for your retirement, especially in ...
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Raising Your Credit Score After Bankruptcy
When you make the decision to file for bankruptcy, it can give you a fresh start by eliminating most of your existing debt. Bankruptcy protection can help to stabilize your life, and can also help you ...
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How Can I Prevent Foreclosure On My Home?
At Law Office of Robert W. Kovacs, Jr., we are committed to helping clients in Worcester get through their bankruptcy cases and avoid foreclosure. Foreclosure arises when a homeowner is no longer able ...
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The Positives of Bankruptcy!
The Positives of Bankruptcy! Massachusetts residents who use the bankruptcy laws most successfully are generally those with the best attitudes and the proper perspectives. As one writer asked, ...
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Keeping Your Vehicle During Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Keeping Your Vehicle During Chapter 13 Bankruptcy While some Massachusetts debtors are able to get by without a personal vehicle, having reliable transportation is necessary to most. Whether it is a ...
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Top Five Bankruptcy Provisions
Top Five Bankruptcy Provisions Many of my Worcester and Farmington bankruptcy clients report that filing bankruptcy was the best choice they ever made. The Bankruptcy Code provides powerful relief for ...
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The Positives of Bankruptcy!
The Positives of Bankruptcy! Massachusetts residents who use the bankruptcy laws most successfully are generally those with the best attitudes and the proper perspectives. As one writer asked, ...
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Keeping Your Vehicle During Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Keeping Your Vehicle During Chapter 13 Bankruptcy While some Massachusetts debtors are able to get by without a personal vehicle, having reliable transportation is necessary to most. Whether it is a ...
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Top Five Bankruptcy Provisions
Top Five Bankruptcy Provisions Many of my Worcester and Farmington bankruptcy clients report that filing bankruptcy was the best choice they ever made. The Bankruptcy Code provides powerful relief for ...
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When Does My Bankruptcy Case End?
When Does My Bankruptcy Case End? "When does my bankruptcy case end?" may sound like a simple question, but the answer can be very confusing. There are several different milestones that ...
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Chapter 7 Debtors Should Beware Hoggish Behavior
Chapter 7 Debtors Should Beware Hoggish Behavior There is an old saying among Massachusetts bankruptcy attorneys, "Pigs get fat and hogs get slaughtered." Bankruptcy attorneys know that the ...
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"Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: A Primer"
This article is care of the American Bar Association. For the full article please visit http://apps.americanbar.org/abapubs/design/smart/0811/11.html Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: A Primer By Christopher R. ...
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New Federal Agency Protects Massachusetts Consumers
New Federal Agency Protects Massachusetts Consumers On July 21, 2011, the United States Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) quietly opened its doors for business. Most Massachusetts residents ...
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Elizabeth D. Katz Appointed to Springfield Bankruptcy Court
According to a press release released on December 8 th, 2016, Chief Judge Jeffrey R. Howard of the 1 st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has chosen Elizabeth D. Katz to fill the vacancy in United States ...
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Using Chapter 13 bankruptcy to stop foreclosure and pay priority debts
When people are overwhelmed by their debts, bankruptcy may be a good option. Most individual debtors file for bankruptcy under either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. Chapter 7 is known ...
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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is a process designed to allow an individual who has accumulated far more debt than they can hope to repay a method to resolve their debt, reset their finances, and start over with a clean ...
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Bankruptcy as an Option for Credit Card Debt Relief
Bankruptcy as an Option for Credit Card Debt Relief Consumers typically go out of their way to avoid getting in trouble financially. Unfortunately, sometimes factors beyond their control create a ...
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The Top Myths about Personal Bankruptcy
The Top Myths about Personal Bankruptcy Personal Bankruptcy Personal bankruptcy is something most people try to avoid, but there comes a time when you don't have a choice but to file. In ...
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Filing for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Can Stop Foreclosure
Filing for Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Can Stop Foreclosure If you are facing foreclosure, you will want to explore all the options available to you to keep your home. Some financial solutions might include ...
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A Bankruptcy Lawyer Discusses Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
A Bankruptcy Lawyer Discusses Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Bankruptcy Lawyer Being in debt can be overwhelming. If this applies to you, consider filing for bankruptcy. There are two primary types of ...
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What is an Adversary Complaint?
What is an Adversary Complaint? Federal laws protect an individual from creditor harassment during a bankruptcy case. Sometimes disputes arise during the case and a creditor, the trustee, or the ...
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How Bankruptcy Empowers
How Bankruptcy Empowers Many Massachusetts residents struggling with debt also feel powerless. Collection agents are skilled at making you feel stressed and hopeless through embarrassing phone calls ...
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New Federal Agency Protects Massachusetts Consumers
New Federal Agency Protects Massachusetts Consumers On July 21, 2011, the United States Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) quietly opened its doors for business. Most Massachusetts residents ...
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Education Helps Debtors After Bankruptcy
Education Helps Debtors After Bankruptcy Since changes were made to the bankruptcy laws in 2005, all Massachusetts debtors are required to complete both a pre-bankruptcy credit counseling interview ...
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Pre-Bankruptcy Credit Counseling Requirement
Pre-Bankruptcy Credit Counseling Requirement Massachusetts bankruptcy filers are required receive credit counseling from an approved agency within 180 days before the bankruptcy filing date. This ...
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What is Bankruptcy Counseling? Pre-Discharge Education
Individual debtors filing bankruptcy are required to complete both pre and post discharge counseling courses. Pre-filing counseling or “Credit Counseling” must be completed before the filing of ...
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Southern Sky Air & Tours, LLC d/b/a Direct Air filed for bankruptcy today
Southern Sky Air & Tours, LLC d/b/a Direct Air filed for bankruptcy today Today, March 16, 2012 Direct Air, filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court, ...
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Piccadilly Pub - Bankruptcy
Piccadilly Pub – Bankruptcy Over the last few days there have been several stories in the Worcester Telegram and Gazette concerning the Piccadilly Pub restaurant. The Pic had filed for ...
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What is an Adversary Complaint?
What is an Adversary Complaint? Federal laws protect an individual from creditor harassment during a bankruptcy case. Sometimes disputes arise during the case and a creditor, the trustee, or the ...
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Raising Your Credit Score After Bankruptcy
When you make the decision to file for bankruptcy, it can give you a fresh start by eliminating most of your existing debt. Bankruptcy protection can help to stabilize your life, and can also help you ...
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A Bankruptcy Lawyer Discusses Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
A Bankruptcy Lawyer Discusses Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Bankruptcy Lawyer Being in debt can be overwhelming. If this applies to you, consider filing for bankruptcy. There are two primary types of ...
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The Top Myths about Personal Bankruptcy
The Top Myths about Personal Bankruptcy Personal Bankruptcy Personal bankruptcy is something most people try to avoid, but there comes a time when you don't have a choice but to file. In ...
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A Bankruptcy Lawyer Discusses Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
A Bankruptcy Lawyer Discusses Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Bankruptcy Lawyer Being in debt can be overwhelming. If this applies to you, consider filing for bankruptcy. There are two primary types of ...
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Bankruptcy as an Option for Credit Card Debt Relief
Bankruptcy as an Option for Credit Card Debt Relief Consumers typically go out of their way to avoid getting in trouble financially. Unfortunately, sometimes factors beyond their control create a ...
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The Top Myths about Personal Bankruptcy
The Top Myths about Personal Bankruptcy Personal Bankruptcy Personal bankruptcy is something most people try to avoid, but there comes a time when you don't have a choice but to file. In ...
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A Bankruptcy Lawyer Discusses Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
A Bankruptcy Lawyer Discusses Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Bankruptcy Lawyer Being in debt can be overwhelming. If this applies to you, consider filing for bankruptcy. There are two primary types of ...
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The Top Myths about Personal Bankruptcy
The Top Myths about Personal Bankruptcy Personal Bankruptcy Personal bankruptcy is something most people try to avoid, but there comes a time when you don't have a choice but to file. In ...
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Education Helps Debtors After Bankruptcy
Education Helps Debtors After Bankruptcy Since changes were made to the bankruptcy laws in 2005, all Massachusetts debtors are required to complete both a pre-bankruptcy credit counseling interview ...
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A Bankruptcy Lawyer Discusses Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
A Bankruptcy Lawyer Discusses Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Bankruptcy Lawyer Being in debt can be overwhelming. If this applies to you, consider filing for bankruptcy. There are two primary types of ...
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The Top Myths about Personal Bankruptcy
The Top Myths about Personal Bankruptcy Personal Bankruptcy Personal bankruptcy is something most people try to avoid, but there comes a time when you don't have a choice but to file. In ...
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Tips for Getting through Personal Bankruptcy
Tips for Getting through Personal Bankruptcy Personal Bankruptcy Bankruptcy is a scary word for many people. In fact, the stigmas that are often associated with bankruptcy often prevent people who ...
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Raising Your Credit Score After Bankruptcy
When you make the decision to file for bankruptcy, it can give you a fresh start by eliminating most of your existing debt. Bankruptcy protection can help to stabilize your life, and can also help you ...
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A Bankruptcy Lawyer Discusses Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
A Bankruptcy Lawyer Discusses Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Bankruptcy Lawyer Being in debt can be overwhelming. If this applies to you, consider filing for bankruptcy. There are two primary types of ...
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Bankruptcy as an Option for Credit Card Debt Relief
Bankruptcy as an Option for Credit Card Debt Relief Consumers typically go out of their way to avoid getting in trouble financially. Unfortunately, sometimes factors beyond their control create a ...
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Debt Discharge
Regardless of what type of bankruptcy you decide to pursue, your ultimate goal is to achieve what is known as debt discharge. Discharge is often the beginning of your new financial future free of your ...
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Bankruptcy as an Option for Credit Card Debt Relief
Bankruptcy as an Option for Credit Card Debt Relief Consumers typically go out of their way to avoid getting in trouble financially. Unfortunately, sometimes factors beyond their control create a ...
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Can I Keep my Tax Refund?
Can I Keep my Tax Refund? A common question this time of year for individuals considering bankruptcy is: Can I keep my tax refund? Yes you can. All cases are different and do need an individual legal ...
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Direct Air - Bankruptcy - Case Update
Direct Air – Bankruptcy – Case Update Today, March 23, 2012, the United States Trustee ("UST"), filed a Motion seeking conversation of the case to one under Chapter 7 or ...
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"Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: A Primer"
This article is care of the American Bar Association. For the full article please visit http://apps.americanbar.org/abapubs/design/smart/0811/11.html Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: A Primer By Christopher R. ...
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Education Helps Debtors After Bankruptcy
Education Helps Debtors After Bankruptcy Since changes were made to the bankruptcy laws in 2005, all Massachusetts debtors are required to complete both a pre-bankruptcy credit counseling interview ...
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Direct Air Bankruptcy - Case Update
Direct Air Bankruptcy – Case Update Today, April 11, 2012, the bankruptcy court order Direct Air's chapter 11 bankruptcy converted to one under chapter 7. In chapter 7 a case trustee will be ...
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Direct Air - Bankruptcy - Case Update
Direct Air – Bankruptcy – Case Update Today, March 23, 2012, the United States Trustee ("UST"), filed a Motion seeking conversation of the case to one under Chapter 7 or ...
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Direct Air - Bankruptcy - I have tickets and do not know what to do
Direct Air – Bankruptcy – I have tickets and do not know what to do My family and I, like many of you are proud to be from Worcester. I have long attempted to spend my dollars at local ...
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Ways of Tackling Tax Debt
Ways of Tackling Tax Debt Tax debt is a common problem people struggle with, and it creates a stressful situation, as the IRS is relentless about going after you if you owe money on taxes. If ...
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Notable Case - Recent Decision In Re: Mayberry
Notable Case – Recent Decision In Re: Mayberry In 2011 a client came to me to help save her home from foreclosure. This client has limited income and was struggling to survive. A chapter 13 ...
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When Does My Bankruptcy Case End?
When Does My Bankruptcy Case End? "When does my bankruptcy case end?" may sound like a simple question, but the answer can be very confusing. There are several different milestones that ...
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How EBay Can Help Your Bankruptcy
How EBay Can Help Your Bankruptcy EBay is an online auction website where people and businesses buy and sell goods. You probably already know that. What you may not know is how EBay can help you ...
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If you file Bankruptcy you can keep your tax return
For most debtors filing under chapter 7, 11, 12, or 13 you are able to keep your tax return without surrendering it over to the case trustee or the estate. In bankruptcy you are able to exempt certain ...
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Common Bankruptcy Mistake – Transferring an asset out of your name
In order to protect an asset a person thinking about filing bankruptcy may transfer an asset out of her name and into the name of another. This can include a home, vacation home, car, boat, plan, ...
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Bankruptcy Lawyer Takes a By-the-Numbers Look at Chapter 7 and 13 Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy Lawyer Takes a By-the-Numbers Look at Chapter 7 and 13 Bankruptcy Bankruptcy Lawyer Most individuals looking for debt relief through bankruptcy file under either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. ...
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Can I Keep my Tax Refund?
Can I Keep my Tax Refund? A common question this time of year for individuals considering bankruptcy is: Can I keep my tax refund? Yes you can. All cases are different and do need an individual legal ...
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Proposed Changes to the Massachusetts Homestead Law
Proposed Changes to the Massachusetts Homestead Law The Commonwealth is considering a bill so that individuals will be able to enjoy the certain protections of a homestead without having to record any ...
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Education Helps Debtors After Bankruptcy
Education Helps Debtors After Bankruptcy Since changes were made to the bankruptcy laws in 2005, all Massachusetts debtors are required to complete both a pre-bankruptcy credit counseling interview ...
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What is Bankruptcy Counseling? Pre-Discharge Education
Individual debtors filing bankruptcy are required to complete both pre and post discharge counseling courses. Pre-filing counseling or “Credit Counseling” must be completed before the filing of ...
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Framingham Office Opening
To better serve our clients from Framingham, Natick, and all of Middlesex County the Law Office of Robert W. Kovacs, Jr. is pleased to announce the opening of our Framingham Office. The address is: ...
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Are debts discharged in bankruptcy taxable?
Are debts discharged in bankruptcy taxable? No. As in you can see from our last blog post, "Gross Income Defined" almost everything is taxable "expect as otherwise provided." The ...
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Gross Income Defined:
Gross Income Defined: Gross Income is Defined by the IRC §61 as "Expect as otherwise provided in this subtitle, gross income means all income from whatever source derived, including (but not ...
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July 4th Weekend Hours
July 4 th Weekend Hours The Office will be closed on Friday July 1, 2011 through Monday July 4, 2011. Normal office hours will resume on July 5, 2011. Have a great holiday.
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Happy Holidays
I hope everyone has a great and safe memorial day! Please take a moment to think of all our soldiers.
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Happy Mother’s Day!!!!
Happy Mother's Day!!!!
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Tax Masters -- $195 Million fraud judgment
Tax Masters -- $195 Million fraud judgment Tax Masters, whom many people recognize because of their large national ad campaign, has been found to have committed fraud on their clients by a Texas jury. ...
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Tax Masters -- $195 Million fraud judgment
Tax Masters -- $195 Million fraud judgment Tax Masters, whom many people recognize because of their large national ad campaign, has been found to have committed fraud on their clients by a Texas jury. ...
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Tax master's Files for Bankruptcy
Tax master's Files for Bankruptcy Tax master's, a publically traded company, has recently filed for bankruptcy protection. Tax master's offers tax related services to individuals who have ...
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Can I Keep my Tax Refund?
Can I Keep my Tax Refund? A common question this time of year for individuals considering bankruptcy is: Can I keep my tax refund? Yes you can. All cases are different and do need an individual legal ...
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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 debts become dischargeable in bankruptcy if your tax has been past due for at least three years, the return was actually ...
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Video explanation of the current credit crisis.
Video explanation of the current credit crisis. Please click the link below for a video explaining the current credit crisis. http://jonathanjarvis.com/crisis-of-credit
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Involuntary Bankruptcy: Information You Need to Know
Involuntary Bankruptcy: Information You Need to Know Bankruptcy Lawyer Bankruptcy is a personal choice for individuals. Involuntary bankruptcy is a forced decision to file bankruptcy by creditors. It ...
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Piccadilly Pub - Bankruptcy
Piccadilly Pub – Bankruptcy Over the last few days there have been several stories in the Worcester Telegram and Gazette concerning the Piccadilly Pub restaurant. The Pic had filed for ...
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"Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: A Primer"
This article is care of the American Bar Association. For the full article please visit http://apps.americanbar.org/abapubs/design/smart/0811/11.html Chapter 11 Bankruptcy: A Primer By Christopher R. ...
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Top Five Bankruptcy Provisions
Top Five Bankruptcy Provisions Many of my Worcester and Farmington bankruptcy clients report that filing bankruptcy was the best choice they ever made. The Bankruptcy Code provides powerful relief for ...
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What is Bankruptcy Counseling? Pre-Discharge Education
Individual debtors filing bankruptcy are required to complete both pre and post discharge counseling courses. Pre-filing counseling or “Credit Counseling” must be completed before the filing of ...
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What is the §341 Meeting of Creditors?
In all bankruptcy cases there will be a required meeting this is often called the “meeting of the creditors” or the “§341 meeting.” The Case Trustee will conduct the meeting. She represents the ...
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Framingham Office Opening
To better serve our clients from Framingham, Natick, and all of Middlesex County the Law Office of Robert W. Kovacs, Jr. is pleased to announce the opening of our Framingham Office. The address is: ...
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Framingham Office Opening
To better serve our clients from Framingham, Natick, and all of Middlesex County the Law Office of Robert W. Kovacs, Jr. is pleased to announce the opening of our Framingham Office. The address is: ...
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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 debts become dischargeable in bankruptcy if your tax has been past due for at least three years, the return was actually ...
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IRS Tax Amnesty Programs Collects Billions
IRS Tax Amnesty Programs Collects Billions The Wall Street Journal reports that 15,000 individuals took advantage of a recent Internal Revenue program offering limited amnesty for taxpayers with ...
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Can Bankruptcy Discharge Student Loans?
Can Bankruptcy Discharge Student Loans? Discharging student loans through the Massachusetts bankruptcy court is extremely difficulty. Since 1978 Congress has increased restrictions on bankruptcy ...
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Tax Masters -- $195 Million fraud judgment
Tax Masters -- $195 Million fraud judgment Tax Masters, whom many people recognize because of their large national ad campaign, has been found to have committed fraud on their clients by a Texas jury. ...
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Tax Masters -- $195 Million fraud judgment
Tax Masters -- $195 Million fraud judgment Tax Masters, whom many people recognize because of their large national ad campaign, has been found to have committed fraud on their clients by a Texas jury. ...
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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 debts become dischargeable in bankruptcy if your tax has been past due for at least three years, the return was actually ...
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Framingham Office Opening
To better serve our clients from Framingham, Natick, and all of Middlesex County the Law Office of Robert W. Kovacs, Jr. is pleased to announce the opening of our Framingham Office. The address is: ...
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I filed Bankruptcy; Can I get a new credit card?
If you filed bankruptcy under chapter 7 you will be able to obtain a new credit card very shortly after filing. Most banks will want your business, because (1) you have reduced your debt, (2) cannot ...
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Can I Keep A Credit Card If I File Bankruptcy?
Can I Keep A Credit Card If I File Bankruptcy? Many Massachusetts bankruptcy debtors need a credit card for work. Whether it is necessary for business purchases or travel, it is common for clients to ...
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How will bankruptcy shape my credit score?
There is little doubt that bankruptcy will reflect negatively on your credit score. However, most people that are considering bankruptcy already have a poor credit score, because of missed payments, ...
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I filed Bankruptcy; Can I get a new credit card?
If you filed bankruptcy under chapter 7 you will be able to obtain a new credit card very shortly after filing. Most banks will want your business, because (1) you have reduced your debt, (2) cannot ...
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How will bankruptcy shape my credit score?
There is little doubt that bankruptcy will reflect negatively on your credit score. However, most people that are considering bankruptcy already have a poor credit score, because of missed payments, ...
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I filed Bankruptcy; Can I get a new credit card?
If you filed bankruptcy under chapter 7 you will be able to obtain a new credit card very shortly after filing. Most banks will want your business, because (1) you have reduced your debt, (2) cannot ...
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Direct Air Bankruptcy - Case Update
Direct Air Bankruptcy – Case Update Today, April 11, 2012, the bankruptcy court order Direct Air's chapter 11 bankruptcy converted to one under chapter 7. In chapter 7 a case trustee will be ...
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Direct Air - Bankruptcy - Case Update
Direct Air – Bankruptcy – Case Update Today, March 23, 2012, the United States Trustee ("UST"), filed a Motion seeking conversation of the case to one under Chapter 7 or ...
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Direct Air - Bankruptcy - I have tickets and do not know what to do
Direct Air – Bankruptcy – I have tickets and do not know what to do My family and I, like many of you are proud to be from Worcester. I have long attempted to spend my dollars at local ...
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Our Bankruptcy Lawyer Explains the Rules Regarding Tax Debt
Our Bankruptcy Lawyer Explains the Rules Regarding Tax Debt Bankruptcy Lawyer One of the persistent myths about Chapter 7 bankruptcy is that no debt owed to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is ...
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Ways of Tackling Tax Debt
Ways of Tackling Tax Debt Tax debt is a common problem people struggle with, and it creates a stressful situation, as the IRS is relentless about going after you if you owe money on taxes. If ...
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Tax Masters -- $195 Million fraud judgment
Tax Masters -- $195 Million fraud judgment Tax Masters, whom many people recognize because of their large national ad campaign, has been found to have committed fraud on their clients by a Texas jury. ...
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Our Bankruptcy Lawyer Explains the Rules Regarding Tax Debt
Our Bankruptcy Lawyer Explains the Rules Regarding Tax Debt Bankruptcy Lawyer One of the persistent myths about Chapter 7 bankruptcy is that no debt owed to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is ...
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Tax Masters -- $195 Million fraud judgment
Tax Masters -- $195 Million fraud judgment Tax Masters, whom many people recognize because of their large national ad campaign, has been found to have committed fraud on their clients by a Texas jury. ...
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Tax Masters -- $195 Million fraud judgment
Tax Masters -- $195 Million fraud judgment Tax Masters, whom many people recognize because of their large national ad campaign, has been found to have committed fraud on their clients by a Texas jury. ...
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Our Bankruptcy Lawyer Explains the Rules Regarding Tax Debt
Our Bankruptcy Lawyer Explains the Rules Regarding Tax Debt Bankruptcy Lawyer One of the persistent myths about Chapter 7 bankruptcy is that no debt owed to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is ...
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Tax Masters -- $195 Million fraud judgment
Tax Masters -- $195 Million fraud judgment Tax Masters, whom many people recognize because of their large national ad campaign, has been found to have committed fraud on their clients by a Texas jury. ...
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Tax Masters -- $195 Million fraud judgment
Tax Masters -- $195 Million fraud judgment Tax Masters, whom many people recognize because of their large national ad campaign, has been found to have committed fraud on their clients by a Texas jury. ...
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Keep Your Tax Refund - Bankruptcy Exemptions
As tax filing deadlines approach, many debtors who are filing for bankruptcy may wonder what will happen to their tax refund. Will they lose their refund to creditors? Are they considered exempt in ...
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Our Bankruptcy Lawyer Explains the Rules Regarding Tax Debt
Our Bankruptcy Lawyer Explains the Rules Regarding Tax Debt Bankruptcy Lawyer One of the persistent myths about Chapter 7 bankruptcy is that no debt owed to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is ...
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Tax Masters -- $195 Million fraud judgment
Tax Masters -- $195 Million fraud judgment Tax Masters, whom many people recognize because of their large national ad campaign, has been found to have committed fraud on their clients by a Texas jury. ...
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All Is Not Lost -- Student Loan Debt Help
All Is Not Lost -- Student Loan Debt Help Student Loan Debt Help Thanks to our still-sluggish economy, many students graduate and quickly find themselves overwhelmed by the financial demands of ...
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Student Loans and Bankruptcy Prior to October 7, 1998
Student Loans and Bankruptcy Prior to October 7, 1998 Prior to October 7, 1998 student loans, federal or private, were dischargeable in bankruptcy. However, the loan had to be in repayment for more ...
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Student Loan debt discharged due to Asperger's Syndrome
Student Loan debt discharged due to Asperger's Syndrome The American Bar Association is reporting that an individual suffering with Asperger's Syndrome has recently received a discharge of his ...
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I filed Bankruptcy; Can I get a new credit card?
If you filed bankruptcy under chapter 7 you will be able to obtain a new credit card very shortly after filing. Most banks will want your business, because (1) you have reduced your debt, (2) cannot ...
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Direct Air Bankruptcy - Case Update
Direct Air Bankruptcy – Case Update Today, April 11, 2012, the bankruptcy court order Direct Air's chapter 11 bankruptcy converted to one under chapter 7. In chapter 7 a case trustee will be ...
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What is an Adversary Complaint?
What is an Adversary Complaint? Federal laws protect an individual from creditor harassment during a bankruptcy case. Sometimes disputes arise during the case and a creditor, the trustee, or the ...
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Education Helps Debtors After Bankruptcy
Education Helps Debtors After Bankruptcy Since changes were made to the bankruptcy laws in 2005, all Massachusetts debtors are required to complete both a pre-bankruptcy credit counseling interview ...