You can discharge your non-qualified student loans in bankruptcy. Most student loans are “qualified” student loans and cannot be discharged in bankruptcy. But not so for non-qualified student loans. What are non-qualified student loans? Student loans are generally excepted from the bankruptcy discharge in 11 U.S.C. 523(a)(8). That section of the Bankruptcy Code prevents discharge…
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Most employers today run a credit check before they hire. But not every employer cares enough about your credit history to analyze it thoroughly. If you have a foreclosure on your credit report, preparing for an interview should include understanding how to address the issue if it comes up. You will know if a potential…
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Timing matters in Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Just as important as knowing whether to file is knowing when to file. Issues surrounding the timing of the filing of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy can cause your case to be dismissed. When you must file quickly You must file your bankruptcy prior to a foreclosure auction or you…
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A short sale is when your mortgage company agrees to allow you to sell your property for less than the amount owed on the mortgage. If your property is underwater then a short sale is one of your options. How do short sales work? Short sales start the same way as any other home sale:…
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The National Data Center (or “NDC”) is a comprehensive data source for Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases and claims. Access is free to bankruptcy debtors. If you have filed a Chapter 13 in Maryland or Washington, DC, create an account at the NDC website. Once you have an account, you can track your Chapter 13 bankruptcy.…
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The debt collection industry makes several billion dollars annually. From Q4 2009 through Q2 2015, no fewer than 33 percent had a debt collection item on their credit reports. Today, 28 percent of Americans have negative collection debts weighing down their credit scores. If you have a debt in collection on your credit report, you’re…
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Having to appear in court can be intimidating and may frazzle your nerves. You want to be prepared and have an even and balanced disposition. Here are some helpful tips on how to behave in court. The court room is the location for justice to be carried out with the judge representing the law. The…
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Americans differ in many ways, but debt is something so many of us have in common. What we use to compensate is another thing so many of us also have in common: credit. If you feel caught up in an inescapable debt cycle, know this: Bankruptcy is the least expensive way to get rid of debt.…
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44.7 million Americans carry student loan debt totaling $1.56 trillion, second only to mortgage debt. The average student loan payment for borrowers 20 to 30 years old is $393 per month. Student loan forgiveness would provide relief to these distressed borrowers. In the last quarter of 2018, U.S. student loan delinquencies reached a record of…
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In Washington, D.C., Virginia and Maryland, a creditor can garnish up to 25 percent of disposable wages. Usually, that makes a serious dent in a household’s disposable income. If you are seeking to stop garnishment of wages in Maryland, Virginia or Washington, D.C., call Lee Legal for a free consultation. You should seek private settlement…
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