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The Cosigner Stay: How Filing a Chapter 13 can also Protect the Cosigners on your House, Cars and Other Debts
May 13, 2008 - 15:59 by apartridge
One of the many invaluable benefits of filing a Chapter 13 ... More
850,912 Bankruptcies and Counting…
April 17, 2008 - 22:17 by rwaple
850,912 – That’s the number of personal and business ... More
Bankruptcy in the News
Bankruptcy Filings Keep Rising in Wisconsin, Nationwide
Paul Gores, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 3, 2008
Overwhelmed by house payments and credit card debt in a slowing economy, increasing numbers of Wisconsin residents are filing for bankruptcy.
Debt Collectors Touched by Economic Pinch
Renee McGaw, Denver Business Journal
October 31, 2008
Contrary to popular opinion, Mike Shoop's debt-collection agency isn't enjoying the current economic situation.
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How Will The New Bankruptcy Laws Affect Me?
The new bankruptcy laws affect all bankruptcies filed, but recent studies show that approximately 80% of past filers would still qualify to file under the new bankruptcy laws and would be eligible to eliminate substantially the same debts as before. The major changes include the addition of an income based means test, and credit counseling and debtor education requirements. The new law also includes tougher rules for lawyers. View the bankruptcy laws in your state.
BANKRUPTCY QUESTIONS
Top 10 Questions
- 1. How Will The New Bankruptcy Laws Affect Me?
- 2. What are the Differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcies?
- 3. Can I Keep My House and Car?
- 4. How Soon After My Bankruptcy Can I Get Credit For A New House Or Car?
- 5. How Do I Know If Bankruptcy Is The Right Choice For Me?
- 6. Will Bankruptcy Wipe Out All of My Debts?
- 7. How Long Will A Bankruptcy Stay On My Credit Report?
- 8. How Often Can I File For Bankruptcy?
- 9. When Will My Creditors Stop Bothering Me?
- 10. Can I File Bankruptcy Without An Attorney?
