Recent Posts in Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Category
Posted on Jan 31, 2012 By San Antonio Bankruptcy Lawyer
Are you considering filing for bankruptcy but are worried it will affect your spouse's credit? If so, you may not need to worry if you have contracted your debt separately. If you have taken on a ...
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Posted on Dec 27, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
A Chapter 7 bankruptcy case has made its way all the way up to a U.S. circuit court of appeals. Luckily for the person affected by the bankruptcy case, the court ruled in a couple's favor. ...
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Posted on Aug 30, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
Have you recently filed for Chapter 13 bankruptcy ? If so, you will soon be assigned a bankruptcy trustee to oversee your case. This person will be responsible not only for reviewing your bankruptcy ...
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Posted on Aug 23, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
Are you drowning in debt? Do you have a second mortgage taken out on your home? If so, filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy could change your life. You may have heard that filing for bankruptcy will erase ...
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Posted on Aug 8, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
Good news for homeowners in South Central Texas: bankruptcy filings have dropped significantly in the area over the past month. According to one bankruptcy researcher, the month of June saw 100 less ...
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Posted on Jul 11, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
Known for his outrageous statements and larger-than-life political personality, the Republican presidential hopeful Ron Paul is predicting that America will soon go bankrupt. Speaking with Fox News on ...
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Posted on Jun 14, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
Have you recently been rejected for Chapter 13 bankruptcy ? If so, there are several reasons why this may have happened. If the court did not find your repayment plan feasible, you may have been ...
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Posted on May 3, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
In addition to facing a trial on extortion and bribery, former state Del. Phil Hamilton has now declared Chapter 13 bankruptcy . Along with his wife Kimberly, Hamilton hopes that by filing for Chapter ...
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Posted on Apr 19, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
Recent changes to bankruptcy law have made it more difficult for many would-be filers to qualify for certain types of bankruptcy. The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Act of 2005 was recently ...
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Posted on Mar 1, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
While some financial experts argue that the economy is turning around, homeowners in South-Central Texas would disagree. According to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Texas, ...
Continue reading "Bankruptcies Increase by 1.9 Percent in South Central Texas" »
Posted on Feb 21, 2011 By Malaise Law Firm
A new bankruptcy clinic was held by the Texas Rio Grande Legal Aid (TRLA) last week in Brownsville to assist residents who are considering this financial path. This clinic is just one of several ...
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Posted on Nov 2, 2010 By Malaise Law Firm
Earlier this week it was reported that a woman from the state of Arkansas pled guilty to forging a bankruptcy judge's signature so she could move forward with purchasing a used Ford Mustang. ...
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Posted on Oct 19, 2010 By Malaise Law Firm
When people are considering filing for bankruptcy in the state of Texas, they often wonder why they need to enlist the services of a San Antonio bankruptcy lawyer . While you can certainly file for ...
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Posted on Sep 27, 2010 By Malaise Law Firm
Compared to September of last year, the number of personal bankruptcy reorganization petitions increased by 35% in South Central Texas this year. This week, The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western ...
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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 Jul 10, 2010 By Malaise Law Firm
After people have filed their Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy petitions, a bankruptcy trustee will be appointed to their cases. Essentially, a bankruptcy trustee is designated to oversee people's ...
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Posted on Jul 9, 2010 By Malaise Law Firm
When it comes to the topic of consumer bankruptcy , there are many statistics that are surprising. Below, we have listed statistics that were compiled by Harvard Professor Elizabeth Warren. The study ...
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Posted on Jul 3, 2010 By Malaise Law Firm
In the United States, consumers may file for chapter 13 bankruptcy if they: § are a U.S. resident § have a source of proven, regular income § owe less than $290,525 in unsecured debts § owe less than ...
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Posted on Jun 18, 2010 By Malaise Law Firm
One question that people commonly have when they are considering filing for consumer bankruptcy is "what is liquidation?" and "what assets can be liquated?" These are normal questions and people ...
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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 14, 2010 By Malaise Law Firm
According to news sources, the number of bankruptcies filed in the city of San Antonio decreased in the month of April by 2.7% compared to April of 2009. This past April, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for ...
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Posted on Mar 17, 2010 By Malaise Law Firm
If you are one of the millions of Americans facing foreclosure , you should take a moment to contact a Dallas bankruptcy attorney at the Malaise Law Firm about ways to fight foreclosure. While there ...
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