Recent Posts in Filing for Bankruptcy Category
Posted on Jan 15, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
Although filing for bankruptcy can be a difficult decision it is important to know that there are benefits to filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy . If you qualify for this type of bankruptcy then you can ...
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Posted on Nov 12, 2010 By Malaise Law Firm
The number of bankruptcy filings in South-Central Texas plummeted 21 percent in October of 2010, as compared to the number of filings from October of 2009. The number of fillings in September of this ...
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Posted on Oct 21, 2010 By Malaise Law Firm
Generally, when a person files a Chapter 7 bankruptcy petition, his or her debt will be discharged after the U.S. Bankruptcy Court approves the petition. However, there are circumstances where the ...
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Posted on Oct 1, 2010 By Malaise Law Firm
There are numerous things to consider when you are on the verge of filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. However, one of the biggest issues is your assets. Personal belongings and ...
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Posted on Sep 18, 2010 By Malaise Law Firm
According to recently released statistics, "baby boomers" make up a large percentage of bankruptcy filers in the United States. A recent study by the American Bankruptcy Institute's ABI Journal shows ...
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Posted on Aug 14, 2010 By Malaise Law Firm
Whenever people file for bankruptcy , whether Chapter 13 or Chapter 7 , they will have to pay fees to the court. Generally speaking, the fees include a $245 case filing fee, a $39 miscellaneous ...
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