If a creditor sues you on a debt, you should know that you can file bankruptcy to stop a lawsuit. A creditor may sue you for the debt on repossessed car, broken lease, or credit card. Or a former lender may sue you for a deficiency judgment from a foreclosure. An individual plaintiff may claim…
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Divorce can be messy. Bankruptcy cleans up messes. But whether you should file bankruptcy or divorce first depends on your specific circumstances. In some cases, filing bankruptcy before divorce makes sense. In other cases, filing bankruptcy before the finalization of a divorce and the division of property can be a big mistake. If your marriage is…
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Creditors can be really annoying. Collection calls and correspondence can disrupt your life and cause unfortunate and unnecessary embarrassment. If you know that you’re about to file bankruptcy, you can relieve the pressure before you file. Lee Legal will take your collection calls up to two weeks before your bankruptcy filing. Bankruptcy stops collection efforts At the start…
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On Friday, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) sent a gentle reminder to the nearly 40 million taxpayers who have yet to file their tax returns: do it now. Many people consider their tax refunds to be a sort of annual bonus. Here are the top 6 reasons why the IRS may keep your tax refund.…
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It’s OK to make mistakes. After all, not every financial mistake leads to bankruptcy. Yet the converse is also true. Not every bankruptcy is caused by mistake. Everyone makes mistakes, but only the wise learn from them. You must allow yourself to learn from your mistakes. Unwillingness to admit to a mistake will invariably lead…
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Chapter 13 bankruptcy is sometimes called the “wage-earner’s bankruptcy.” The Chapter 13 Plan requires a monthly payment over a period of 36 to 60 months. Self-employed people cut a monthly check to the Chapter 13 trustee. People employed by companies get automatic deductions taken from their paychecks. When you file a Chapter 13, you are…
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The only type of risk-free lending in the United States is student lending. Student loans cannot be discharged in bankruptcy and can even survive your death. No other type of lender in America is afforded the same protections as student loan lenders. Student loans are not dischargeable in bankruptcy Lots of different types of debts…
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In bankruptcy, a Motion for Relief from Automatic Stay (in short, an “MFRS”) is an attempt by a creditor to initiate or continue certain collection efforts. The Automatic Stay takes immediate effect in every bankruptcy case. The Automatic Stay prohibits creditors from undertaking any collection activities, including lawsuits, foreclosures, phone calls, garnishment, and repossession. A creditor may…
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If you are due a tax refund and file bankruptcy, you must take proactive steps to protect it. Asset protection is a big part of what bankruptcy lawyers do. If you want to protect your tax refund in bankruptcy, talk to an experienced bankruptcy lawyer. An income tax refund received after a bankruptcy is filed…
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An episode of the Netflix series Dirty Money takes a look at Scott Tucker, payday loan company owner of 500FastCash, Ameriloan, and OneClickCash. On January 5, 2018, Tucker received a 16-year, 8-month prison sentence on federal criminal charges for operating an unlawful internet payday lending enterprise. Scott Tucker of 500FastCash, Ameriloan, OneClickCash Tucker charged his customers 400…
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