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Filing for bankruptcy generally allows you to discharge a variety of debts. In some cases, it may be possible to eliminate student loan balances in Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy. In fact, you may be able to get a full discharge without losing assets such as a car, boat...
For individuals, the most commonly used kind of bankruptcy is Chapter 7 bankruptcy. If you’re interested in filing for bankruptcy, you may be wondering if you can qualify. Perhaps you’re just out of college, or maybe you are about to go into retirement. Regardless of...
If you are having trouble staying current on unsecured debts, it may be possible to eliminate them through Chapter 7 bankruptcy. However, there is a chance that a North Carolina judge may require you to file for Chapter 13 protection. There are several reasons why...
Outstanding credit card debt can have a significant impact on your ability to start a family, buy a car or purchase a North Carolina home. However, there are several strategies that you can choose from to pay down those obligations in a reasonable amount of time....
Student loan repayment obligations are a problem for many people in North Carolina and around the country, and now it appears there may be some relief in sight. While this is still a hot topic, there is a proposal on the table that would establish a Chapter 10...
Bankruptcy is a legal procedure that absolves the debtor in Durham, NC, of certain unsecured debts. Debtors often wonder about the fate of their home in bankruptcy, which depends on the type of bankruptcy. It is possible for debtors to keep their home if they meet...
In Chapter 7 bankruptcy, also referred to as liquidation bankruptcy, one of the most important people is the trustee. A Chapter 7 trustee in North Carolina is responsible for collecting and liquidating the property of the bankruptcy estate and distributing the...
When one is looking into filing for bankruptcy, the term, “means test” will undoubtedly come up, frequently. However, many of the articles on the web often skim past what the means test is and why it matters. What is the means test? Simply put, the means test is what...
We understand that these are incredibly hard financial times for people. We have decided to temporarily reduce our attorney’s fees for Ch 7 bankruptcy cases to help those that are contemplating filing a Ch 7 bankruptcy. From now until October 1st 2020, when we will...
This is one of the most common questions people ask. Will I lose my car when I file for bankruptcy protection? There are a lot of rumors and misinformation swirling around that filing bankruptcy automatically makes you lose your car. In reality this is far from the...
