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Posted on Jun 27, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
If you are considering Chapter 7 bankruptcy as a last-ditch method to saving your vehicle, you need to familiarize yourself with BAPCA. The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act was ...
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Posted on Apr 26, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
If you are considering bankruptcy , then you will also be thinking about life after bankruptcy . Once you have filed successfully for bankruptcy , there steps you should take to ensure that your ...
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Posted on Dec 3, 2010 By San Antonio Bankruptcy Lawyer
Although many Americans have yet to feel the effects of the slowing recovering economy, many report that they are less stressed about debt and they are spending more this holiday season. Black Friday, ...
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Posted on Sep 14, 2010 By Malaise Law Firm
Many news sources are reporting on the United States Misery Index , which details the 10 worst cities to live in throughout the country. The Misery Index considers factors like unemployment rates, ...
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Posted on Sep 6, 2010 By Malaise Law Firm
When people are filing for bankruptcy because they have a great deal of medical debt they may wonder if they can just list their medical debt in their bankruptcy petition and not list out their other ...
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Posted on Aug 10, 2010 By Malaise Law Firm
One of the most pressing questions people have when they are married and filing for bankruptcy is if their husband or wife will be affected by their filing. In the United States, husband and wives are ...
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Posted on Aug 3, 2010 By Malaise Law Firm
Generally speaking, there are three main reasons why people choose to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in San Antonio: 1. Unemployment. When people are unemployed, it can be extremely difficult for them ...
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Posted on Jul 27, 2010 By Amber Lancour
If you believe that you are on the verge of bankruptcy and you know that your debt has gotten out of control, you may wonder what you can do to avoid filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 . This is ...
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Posted on Jul 26, 2010 By Malaise Law Firm
Did you know that each year, the number of consumer bankruptcies filed in the United States has increased. This fact is especially true in large cities, like San Antonio. In 2009, approximately two ...
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Posted on Jul 23, 2010 By Malaise Law Firm
If you are filing for chapter 13 bankruptcy or chapter 7 , there are several things you can do to ensure a fresh start post- bankruptcy . Below, our legal team has provided 5 tips: 1. Take the time to ...
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Posted on Jun 25, 2010 By Malaise Law Firm
What is a credit report? A credit report is essentially a detailed history of your credit behavior. Your report tracks: § how many accounts you have open or closed § if you have accounts in ...
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Posted on Jun 8, 2010 By Malaise Law Firm
What is foreclosure? Foreclosure is a process that occurs when a homeowner falls behind on his or her mortgage payments to lenders or financial institutions. Once homeowners fail behind on their ...
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Posted on Jun 4, 2010 By Malaise Law Firm
People who choose to file for consumer bankruptcy , whether it is Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 , often feel bittersweet. That is normal and to be expected. Anytime we have to confront our finances, it can ...
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Posted on May 27, 2010 By Malaise Law Firm
If you are considering filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in San Antonio, you need to remain informed and aware of your legal options. The best way to do this is by speaking with a San Antonio bankruptcy ...
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Posted on May 22, 2010 By Malaise Law Firm
There are numerous bankruptcy myths that are in existence, but people who are filing for bankruptcy or who are planning to file for bankruptcy in Texas should not fall victim to these myths. Below, ...
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Posted on May 8, 2010 By Malaise Law Firm
According to an annual survey done by PricewaterhouseCoopers , U.S., businesses are expected to spend 9% more on healthcare this year than in 2009. Per information taken from previous surveys ...
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Posted on Apr 25, 2010 By Malaise Law Firm
Most people who are halfway honest like to keep their financial agreements and pay their bills whenever possible. We feel better when we are able to meet our obligations and keep on top of things. ...
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Posted on Apr 24, 2010 By Malaise Law Firm
Advantages of filing bankruptcy One of the main advantages of filing for bankruptcy is that it takes the immediate overwhelming amount of stress out of the picture as creditors will stop harassing you ...
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Posted on Aug 17, 2009 By Malaise Law Firm
Clients have many questions during the initial appointment with a bankruptcy attorney. The most common concerns are losing property, and rebuilding credit after the bankruptcy case is over. ...
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