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Atlanta Republican Cadidate Says He Will not File for Bankruptcy

In Atlanta, Republican candidate Nathan Deal recently addressed his financial issues that left him with $2 million in debt. Despite his large amount of debt, Deal said he refuses to file for ...
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Bankruptcy Filings Increase by 20% in the U.S. in 2010

This past year, the Administrative Office of U.S. Court reported that bankruptcy filings in the country increased by 20%. Between June 2009 and June 2010, 1.5 million people filed for bankruptcy. Last ...
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Giudices in More Trouble over Bankruptcy Filing

This week, multiple news sources are stating that Teresa Giudice (of the Housewives of New Jersey) and her husband Joe are in a lot of trouble. Earlier this year, the couple filed for bankruptcy and ...
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Important Post Bankruptcy Steps

When people file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy , there are great benefits, but there are also several consequences. For example, when people file for consumer bankruptcy it will appear on ...
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Giudices Spent Thousands After Filing for Bankruptcy

This Monday, court documents revealed that days after filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy last year, star of The Real Housewives of New Jersey Teresa Giudice spent $60,000 on high-end furniture. At this ...
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Take Steps to Repair Your Credit after Bankruptcy

After filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, people will have to take additional measures to rebuild their credit scores. Once people have filed for bankruptcy, it will appear on their credit ...
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Utah Bankruptcies on the Rise

This week, it was announced that the number of consumer bankruptcies filed in the state of Utah has increased by 31% compared to 2009. In the first six months of 2010, 8,942 people in Utah filed for ...
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Bankruptcy and Student Loan Debt

Most people do not realize that student loans are not dischargeable under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy . Only unsecured debt, like credit card debt, is dischargeable. Student loans are ...
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Required Bankruptcy Documentation

When people file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Utah, they will be responsible for fulfilling paperwork production requirements. These requirements are outlined by Section 521 (a)(1)(B) and ...
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Credit Counseling FAQ

Before people can file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 13 bankruptcy , they must complete credit counseling as it is mandatory requirement in the United States. Below, our firm addresses some ...
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Why Do People Choose to File for Chapter 7?

Generally, people choose to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy when they realize that they cannot keep up with their debt. People who consider Chapter 7 usually know that they cannot afford to repay the ...
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At Home Means Test

Anytime people plan to file for Chapter 7 in Utah or any other state, they will have to take the means test to determine if they meet bankruptcy eligibility requirements. If you would like to know ...
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Bankruptcy and Borrowing Money against Your Home

Are you planning to file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 ? If so, you should not borrow money against your home to pay off your debt or consolidate debt. In the past, people thought this was a good idea, ...
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Bankruptcy Automatic Stays Explained

According to 11 U.S.C. 362, when a person files a bankruptcy case under any chapter of the Bankruptcy Code, it will trigger an injunction (stay) against the person's creditors. This means that the ...
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Utah House Majority Leader Listed as Creditor in Bankruptcy Petition

In Utah, it is reported that former House Majority Leader Kevin Garn was listed as a creditor in an individual's bankruptcy petition. The woman filing for chapter 7 asserts that she was paid by Garn ...
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Common Bankruptcy Concerns

When people are about to file for consumer bankruptcy, they have many concerns. Often times, these concerns can be addressed and dealt with when people meet with a Salt Lake City bankruptcy lawyer . ...
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Teresa Giudice Addresses Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Filing

If you watch the Real Housewives f New Jersey, you know who Teresa Giudice is and that she likes to lead an extravagant life. However, this week, multiple news sources revealed that the housewife and ...
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Credit Card Debt & Creditor Harassment

One common issue that people have to deal with when they have credit card debt is creditor harassment. While not all people will be harassed by their creditors or collection agencies when they owe ...
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Having a Life after Bankruptcy Part Two

Welcome to Part Two of Having a Life After Bankruptcy. If you missed, be sure to check out Having a Life After Bankruptcy Part One . After you have filed for bankruptcy, here are more rules to follow: ...
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Having a Life after Bankruptcy Part One

One of the many things that people do not fully understand before they file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 is that there really is life after bankruptcy. In fact, Utah bankruptcy can present people with ...
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Will Filing for Bankruptcy Eliminate All Debts?

If you are thinking about filing for bankruptcy in Salt Lake City, Utah, it is important that you know that not all of your debts will be discharged. Generally, if you file for Chapter 7 , you cannot ...
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What Type of Bankruptcy is Right for You

When people are about to file for bankruptcy, they will have to decide between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Generally speaking, those who file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy have their debts discharged and ...
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The Difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13

With more and more people having to file for consumer bankruptcy in the state of Utah, it is important that people understand the differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Below, the Stone Law ...
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