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- Who we are
  June 08, 2025
- Merry Christmas and Happy New Year !
  December 22, 2024
- JULY VACATION SCHEDULE
  June 07, 2024
§362
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- I am behind on my mortgage payments. What should I do?
  January 03, 2023
- Eviction misconduct
  December 19, 2022
- Bankruptcy Can Stop Foreclosure Instantly
  April 01, 2012
Credit Card Regulations
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- New Federal Agency Protects Massachusetts Consumers
  August 25, 2011
- Education Helps Debtors After Bankruptcy
  August 23, 2011
- How will bankruptcy shape my credit score?
  January 03, 2011
Credit Score
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- Credit Card Debt After the Holidays: What Can I Do?
  January 22, 2018
- Three Reasons Why You Need A Bankruptcy Lawyer
  October 10, 2015
- 3 Signs It's Time to Hire a Bankruptcy Lawyer
  June 13, 2015
Debt Collectors
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- How Can a Debt Collector Contact You?
  September 01, 2016
- To Escape From Creditor Harassment
  August 04, 2016
- How a Bankruptcy Lawyer Can Help You Take Back Control of Your Financial Life
  July 12, 2016
debt settlement
- Bankruptcy is almost always cheaper than debt negotiation, settlement or consolidation
  August 17, 2010
Federal Law
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- Marijuana dispensary employee denied access to the Bankruptcy Court
  January 19, 2023
- Discharge of Tax Debts when your return is filed late -- In re McCoy
  January 28, 2012
- Can Bankruptcy Discharge Student Loans?
  July 17, 2011
Lien Stripping
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- Contested Lien Strip Victory - Second Mortgage Eliminated
  November 19, 2011
- Eighth Circuit BAP Allows Strip Off of Wholly Unsecured Lien in Chapter 20
  August 31, 2011
- Rental Property - Mortgage Cram Down - Reduce your principle balance on your mortgage loan
  May 30, 2011
Luxury items
- Common Bankruptcy Mistake – Maxing out your Credit Cards before filing
  January 28, 2010
- What can I do if I charged too much on my credit cards during the holidays?
  December 27, 2009
tax
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- My tax refund – Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Exemption
  March 16, 2025
- Tax Masters -- $195 Million fraud judgment
  March 31, 2012
- Tax Masters -- $195 Million fraud judgment
  March 31, 2012
US Trustee
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- Watch out for Home loan modification scams.
  May 14, 2023
- Direct Air - Bankruptcy - Case Update
  March 23, 2012
- Bankruptcy's Means Test
  October 05, 2011
341 Meeting
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- The United States Bankruptcy Court Video Series
  July 27, 2024
- What Happens if I Miss My 341 Meeting?
  May 13, 2021
- What to Expect at your 341 Meeting!
  December 21, 2012
Adversarial Proceeding
- What is an Adversary Complaint?
  January 28, 2012
- Student loans and Bankruptcy
  January 19, 2010
AMICUS BRIEFS
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- Recent Cases - Provided By the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Lawyers.
  November 04, 2012
- Case Update from the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Lawyers
  September 29, 2012
- National Associaiotn of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorney's - Case Update and Amicus
  April 29, 2012
Asset Protection
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- INCREASED PROTECTIONS FOR MASSACHUSETTS HOMEOWNERS
  September 22, 2024
- How to Keep Your Home and Car While in Bankruptcy
  March 13, 2017
- Bankruptcy Lawyer Takes a By-the-Numbers Look at Chapter 7 and 13 Bankruptcy
  June 13, 2015
Assets
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- Video explanation of the current credit crisis.
  January 22, 2012
- I am currently in a chapter 13 plan; Can I get a new car loan?
  January 17, 2010
- Internet Resources for valuing your home
  January 12, 2010
Automatic Stay
- Notable Case - Recent Decision In Re: Mayberry
  January 13, 2013
- Bankruptcy Hand Out - Your Rights During Bankruptcy - from NCLC
  March 25, 2012
Avoidable Preference
- Can I Keep A Credit Card If I File Bankruptcy?
  August 08, 2011
- Avoidable Preferences for Business and Individuals Debtors
  December 17, 2009
Bankruptcy
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- Board Certified Bankruptcy Attorney
  February 02, 2024
- Attention Worcester Chapter 13 Debtors. New Payment Address
  December 09, 2022
- Are unpaid wages discharged in bankruptcy?
  December 04, 2022
Bankruptcy Code
- Debtors are Protected from Discriminatory Treatment
  January 04, 2010
Bankruptcy Mistakes
- Common Bankruptcy Mistake – Paying off a loan from a relative shortly before filing
  January 27, 2010
Bankruptcy Plan
- Bankruptcy may be available debtors in the marijuana industry
  July 21, 2024
- Should I File Bankruptcy or Divorce First?
  January 25, 2017
Case Law Update
- NACBA Case Update
  June 02, 2012
- "RECENT CASES OF INTEREST: Guest Contributor Wendell Sherk, NACBA State Chair, Missouri"
  July 01, 2011
Chapter 13
- An Experienced Bankruptcy Lawyer Explains Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
  June 17, 2016
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
- Using Chapter 13 bankruptcy to stop foreclosure and pay priority debts
  October 27, 2016
- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
  September 15, 2016
Court
- New Chief Bankruptcy Judge
  December 07, 2022
Debt
- total consumer debt in the US has fallen 60 billion dollars
  November 28, 2011
Debt Buyers
- Massachusetts Attorney General – Zombie Mortgage Settlement
  October 08, 2024
Discharge
- Violation of discharge injunction
  January 05, 2013
Exemptions
- Proposed Changes to the Massachusetts Homestead Law
  November 15, 2010
Foreclosure
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- 2012 Home foreclosure act may help those struggling with mortgage
  July 06, 2013
- 2012 Massachusetts Foreclosure Statistics
  January 30, 2013
- October 2012 Foreclosure Statistics
  November 29, 2012
HAMP
- Loan Modification Tips from our Legal Assistant Lynn Conway
  November 04, 2012
- Home Loan Modification Fact Sheet – HAMP
  May 08, 2011
Happy Holidays
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- July 4th Weekend Hours
  July 01, 2011
- Happy Holidays
  May 27, 2011
- Happy Mother’s Day!!!!
  May 08, 2011
Home
- "Beware of Foreclosure Rescue Scams - Help Is Free!"
  January 19, 2010
Income Tax
- Gross Income Defined:
  March 18, 2012
Judge
- Worcester Telegram and Gazette Article " A fair judge"
  May 05, 2010
Mortgage
- "Supreme Court Accepts Case Challenging Mortgage Fees Charged by Quicken Loans"
  October 16, 2011
offer in compromise
- Some tax debts are dischargeable in bankruptcy.
  August 07, 2011
Student Loans
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- Student Loan Debt Help: Loan Forgiveness
  November 27, 2013
- Overview of Your Student Loan Debt Options
  November 24, 2013
- Is There Really Hope For Student Loan Debt Help?
  June 12, 2013
Worcester
- Why Should I Hire a Bankruptcy Attorney?
  July 28, 2011
Firm News
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- Three Best Rated® Lists Robert W. Kovacs, Jr. Among the Top 3 Bankruptcy Lawyers in Worcester, Massachusetts
  September 16, 2019
- Staying Informed: Attending the 2016 NACBA Convention
  May 26, 2016
- Attorney Kovacs has been Selected as a top 40 litigator under 40 by the American Society of Legal Advocates.
  December 16, 2012
Tax Refund
- Keep Your Tax Refund - Bankruptcy Exemptions
  March 01, 2017
COVID-19
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- The Homeowner Assistance Fund will stop accepting applications after June 30, 2023.
  May 04, 2023
- Eviction Moratorium in Massachusetts
  July 30, 2020
- Family Law Hurdles During the COVID-19 Pandemic
  May 18, 2020
CARES ACT
- Debtors Find Relief with the CARES Act
  July 28, 2020