Consumer Bankruptcy Law Blog

CONSUMER DEBT ADVOCACY

Saturday, March 10, 2012 by

Consumer debt is composed of student loans, credit card debt and home mortgages. Credit card debt totaled $7,800 per credit card holder in 2010. In that year, student loan debt surpassed credit card debt and represents a third wave of default in this country after the home mortgage crisis. Each of those areas of debt present different legal and social issues. Effective advocacy requires that an attorney be familiar with all the practice areas, as consumer debt is seldom limited to one area. I... Read More
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Topic: Consumer Bankruptcy

Deal Breakers

Tuesday, February 14, 2012 by Michael L. Detzky

Over the last few months I have had several consultations with potential clients who at first appear to be eligible for chapter 7 bankruptcy. They own no real estate nor business and have little if any money in bank or brokerage accounts. Everything appears to be on track until a little more questioning reveals the following:

1) They did own a house but transferred their interest in the real estate to their spouse or child and received no money in return, and continue to reside... Read More

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Topic: Consumer Bankruptcy

What are My Options if I no Longer Want to Keep My Home?

Friday, November 18, 2011 by Richard Symmes

If you are a debtor who has a home that is underwater you are probably wondering what your options are.  The first thing you should do is speak to an experienced Seattle bankruptcy attorney to learn about what options may be available to you.  A bankruptcy attorney can advise you whether you should file for chapter 7 bankruptcy, chapter 13 bankruptcy or possibly trying to seek out a deed in lieu of foreclosure and trying to avoid bankruptcy altogether.... Read More
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Topic: Consumer Bankruptcy

Should I do Debt Settlement or Bankruptcy?

Wednesday, November 2, 2011 by Kevin Cortright

Debt Settlement vs. Bankruptcy

Clients often ask what is the
best solution to their financial situation debt settlement vs.
bankruptcy? The answer to this questions depends on a number of
individual factors so no one answer is right for everyone. But generally
speaking I find that bankruptcy is the best and most controllable
option.

A couple of... Read More

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Topic: Consumer Bankruptcy

Which Debts are Discharged in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Friday, October 28, 2011 by Kevin Cortright

Which Debts are Discharged in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy



Not all debts are discharge in chapter 13 bankruptcy, debts such as
secured debts on homes or cars, child support, or alimony, student
loans, recent taxes, or debts incurred as a result of willful or
malicious acts, or for personal injuries or death caused by your drunk
driving.... Read More

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Topic: Consumer Bankruptcy

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Credit Counseling

Friday, October 28, 2011 by Kevin Cortright

Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Credit Counseling



Before you file your chapter 13 bankruptcy you will have to take a
credit counseling class to fulfill the requirements of taking Chapter 13
Bankruptcy credit counseling. There are actually two classes that are
required to fulfill the Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Credit Counseling
requirement.... Read More

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Topic: Consumer Bankruptcy

Abogado contra Ejecuciones Hipotecarias

Wednesday, October 19, 2011 by Kevin Cortright

Abogado contra Ejecuciones Hipotecarias en La ciudad de Murrieta

Las oficinas Legales del Abogado Kevin Cortright
están centralmente localizadas en la Ciudad de Murrieta. Nuestras
oficinas se enfocan en una gran cantidad de recursos para mejor ayudar a
nuestros clientes contra... Read More

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Topic: Consumer Bankruptcy

Bancarrota Capitulo 13

Sunday, October 9, 2011 by Kevin Cortright

Los Beneficios De Aplicar Para Bancarrota Capitulo 13

Bancarrota Capitulo 13 fue diseńada para las personas y negocios de promedio y bajos ingresos. Nuestro Abogado de Bancarrota Capitulo 13, le puede proporcionar ayuda inmediata para detener o terminar tensiones... Read More

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Topic: Consumer Bankruptcy

Bancarrota Capitulo 7

Sunday, October 9, 2011 by Kevin Cortright

Bancarrota Capitulo 7

Las oficinas legales del Abogado Kevin Cortright se enfocan en una gran cantidad de recursos para mejor ayudar a nuestros clientes con sus necesidades de Bancarrota Capitulo 7. Como abogado de Bancarrota Capitulo 7, estoy bien versado en todos los aspectos de... Read More

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Topic: Consumer Bankruptcy

How Much Does Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Cost?

Monday, September 5, 2011 by Kevin Cortright

How Much Does Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Cost?

Bankruptcy costs are controlled and monitored by the local bankruptcy court so costs can vary from county to county, or state to state. In Riverside County the standard Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Cost is $4,000 plus the filing fee. Most attorneys will allow you to pay a portion down... Read More

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Topic: Consumer Bankruptcy
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