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Bankruptcy Help For Everyday People
The decision to file for bankruptcy is one that can set you on a new financial path. This is your chance to have a fresh start, but the process might be mystifying for some individuals. One thing that you might be curious about is what the bankruptcy trustee does....
Acceleration clauses are common additions to home mortgages. They often hide under the radar. However, if they are triggered — by your actions, inactions or external factors — these clauses can herald huge problems for you. Let’s do a deeper dive and learn more about...
Different kinds of bankruptcy work better in different situations. Reviewing the differences between the various kinds of bankruptcy can help people choose the best way to file. Many individuals may look to a Chapter 13 bankruptcy to protect their assets and income...
Filing for bankruptcy allows you to temporarily halt collection activity and potentially discharge your unsecured debts, like credit card balances or medical debt. However, your biggest debt may not be an unsecured one. Your mortgage is secured by your home, which...
There is as much as $33 billion in annual child support payments that are exchanged in the U.S. every year. That amount is only about half of what existing court orders dictate should be paid annually. Some parents likely struggle to afford their payments. These same...
Chapter 13 bankruptcy involves setting up a repayment plan, with the approval of a bankruptcy court judge, to pay off your debts step by step over a period of years. This has the advantage of protecting your home, car and other assets from creditors. At the same time,...
As a result of the COVID Pandemic many mortgage companies quickly stepped in to offer mortgage forbearance plans to customers. In some cases, even if a customer did not ask or request for a forbearance the mortgage company would enter into a forbearance plan...
If you are looking to retain property while restructuring existing debt, it may be in your best interest to file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Although businesses cannot file for a reorganization bankruptcy, business owners in North Carolina and elsewhere may be able to...
While getting a divorce or filing for bankruptcy in North Carolina can be stressful, dealing with both issues at the same time can be overwhelming. Fortunately, with a little planning, there are steps that individuals can take to make the process easier. How can...
When people in North Carolina file for a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, all creditor actions must stop. This allows filers to reorganize their finances into a repayment plan that last for three to five years. A lump-sum payment is made each month to a trustee who then makes...
