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If you are facing foreclosure or have already been through foreclosure, you may wonder: How Long Does Foreclosure Stay on a Credit Report? Most of my clients who are facing foreclosure want to keep their properties. There are lots of options for those facing foreclosure in DC, Maryland or Virginia. If you want to save…

Marriage is much more than the spiritual union between two people. Marriage also joins two otherwise completely separate lives — socially, legally, and financially. A problem in one spouse’s life will affect both, and that includes any financial problems, too. You may be engaged to marry someone who just filed for bankruptcy, or someone who…

When you file for bankruptcy, you’re giving yourself a financial fresh start. Bankruptcy allows you to easily free yourself from debts you have no realistic ability to repay. Although there are many positive benefits from bankruptcy, your credit will still also take a hit. Before you even file, you should think about the proactive steps you can…

Are you ready to file for bankruptcy but stressed out because you’re not sure who will find out? It can be hard to pinpoint who will figure out or actually find out about your bankruptcy. But there are some basic rules of thumb. Before you file, it’s not uncommon to want to know the answer…

Not only can you get a credit card after bankruptcy, it is absolutely essential to repairing your credit. Regardless of whether you file a Chapter 13 or Chapter 7 bankruptcy, once you receive your discharge, you are eligible to get a credit card. Your specific circumstances will determine what kind of interest rates and credit…

Bankruptcy can be a life-changing decision. You should definitely educate yourself as much as possible about the ramifications before you file. Your specific circumstances will determine whether bankruptcy is the right choice for you. But you must keep your long-term objectives in mind. On a weekly basis I answer the question: How long will bankruptcy…

If you’ve filed for bankruptcy, then you’ve made the decision to give yourself a fresh start and free yourself from crushing debt. You’ve made the decision to reduce the stress in your life. You have decided to get a fresh start. Serving clients from all over the Washington D.C. region, Lee Legal specializes in helping…

Bankruptcy is not like drinking a cold milkshake. It’s not like lying on the beach, soaking up the sun. Or having a drink at the club with your friends. Bankruptcy isn’t for everyone or for every situation. And bankruptcy isn’t fun — it’s a very serious decision. Bankruptcy is the cure that ails you. Bankruptcy…

Once you file Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you will be flooded with new credit card offers. It may seem counter-intuitive, but you should get a credit card after bankruptcy. Credit card companies are not doing you a favor. Once you receive a bankruptcy discharge, you actually become an excellent credit risk. After all, you have zero…

An excellent new study by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York examines the effects on households resulting from the 2005 change in bankruptcy laws. The Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA) was signed into law by President George W. Bush. One of the surprising conclusions from the report is that bankruptcy can…