Every debtor is required to appear at a creditors’ meeting conducted by a trustee who asks the debtor questions about the debtor’s financial condition and gives creditors the opportunity to do the same. SOURCE: Federal Judiciary Channel (YouTube) TRANSCRIPT: 0:01 The following program was produced by 0:03 the United States Courts. 0:12 As a debtor,...Read More
How does someone file a bankruptcy case? In order to file for bankruptcy, an individual must take a credit counseling course to learn about alternatives to bankruptcy as well as accurately complete and file a number of documents. SOURCE: Federal Judiciary Channel 0:01 The following program was produced by 0:03 the United States Courts. 0:09...Read More
Certain types of debt, such as child support, alimony, and most student loans, cannot be discharged in bankruptcy. Wrongful conduct may make some debts non-dischargeable. Examples of such conduct are incurring credit card charges without the intent or ability to repay, or obtaining loans using false financial information. SOURCE: Federal Judiciary Channel (YouTube) TRANSCRIPT: 0:01 The...Read More
A brief review of the three main types of bankruptcy cases for individuals chapters 7, 11, and 13. The most common types of bankruptcy are chapter 7, which are liquidating bankruptcy, and chapter 13 cases, often used by individuals who want to catch up on past due mortgage or car loan payments and keep their...Read More
What is bankruptcy? What happens in a bankruptcy case? Bankruptcy is a legal process that provides relief for individuals who can no longer pay all of their debts. If you are considering bankruptcy, this video will give you basic information about the process, the relief it offers, and how to find the legal help you...Read More
Do you live in the New England area and are you looking for inexpensive activities for you and your family? There are plenty of family friendly places you may go to while in the New England area. Below are 5 cheap or even free New England activities you should check out! Hiking/Walking. It does matter what state...Read More
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Trying to plan a weekend getaway but don’t quite have the money for it? No worries – I have compiled a list of cheap weekend trips that are perfect for New England in the summertime. Cape Ann, Massachusetts. Located just 40 miles north of Boston, this town can be reached by train or car. There...Read More
Settlement Addresses Robo-Signing and Other Improper Practices in Bankruptcy Cases WASHINGTON – The Department of Justice’s United States Trustee Program (USTP) has entered into a national settlement agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (Chase) requiring Chase to pay more than $50 million including cash payments, mortgage loan credits and loan forgiveness to over 25,000 homeowners...Read More
Oftentimes Bankruptcy and Divorce go hand-in-hand. If you are in the process of getting divorced, it would be wise to consult a consumer attorney to analyze your financial circumstances, ensuring all of your obligations will be accounted for in the Divorce Decree/Separation Agreement, and to determine if you can handle paying them once you go...Read More
