bankruptcy

New Credit Counseling Class Certificate Provider

February 21, 2012

Since the enactment of the Bankruptcy Abuse and Consumer Protection Act in 2005, bankruptcy filers have been forced to obtain a credit counseling certificate prior to filing their petitions with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court. It has been nearly seven years and a thousand clients later and I have yet to hear of anyone getting anything [...]

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Oregon and Washington Foreclosure – Are Things Looking Up a LIttle Bit?

February 19, 2012

In January, 2012, 433 Oregon homes were slated for foreclosure. Though the number seems high, it represents a forty month low and a forty-five percent reduction from the same period last year. In Washington, January foreclosure filings declined by sixty percent from this same period a year ago. Though foreclosures are declining in both Washington [...]

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Buying a Home After a Bankruptcy Proceeding

September 20, 2011

Many people in dire fiscal trouble may be unwilling to declare themselves bankrupt, based on the perception that it will be nearly impossible to buy a house after filing for bankruptcy. It may be tougher to find a lender ready to take a chance on you, and the interest rates may be higher. But, it [...]

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Guidelines for Individual Bankruptcy in Washington

September 15, 2011

Filing for bankruptcy typically follows the laws set up by federal laws, and most states have their own specific rules linked to the federal bankruptcy laws. Those wanting to declare themselves bankrupt in the state of Washington ought to meet with a bankruptcy attorney experienced not only in the bankruptcy process but one who is [...]

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Divorce Proceedings and Personal Bankruptcy

September 8, 2011

Finances are unquestionably the cause of many marital problems, but for many couples, claiming personal bankruptcy before divorcing will help them get their financial life back in order. For many of us there remains a poor stigma about bankruptcy, but if financial issues are part of the dissension inside their partnership, personal bankruptcy can certainly [...]

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Understanding the New Bankruptcy Laws and Regulations

August 29, 2011

Although it is possible for you to steer your way through individual bankruptcy without legal help, it’s not always the best idea. People considering declaring bankruptcy will be much better served by contacting a qualified and experienced bankruptcy attorney, who is trained in the new laws connected with federal bankruptcy. As times change and the [...]

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Understanding The Personal Bankruptcy Fundamentals

August 22, 2011

If you’re having problems managing payments or expenses of any sort and are contemplating declaring bankruptcy, you will need to understand the basic principles of bankruptcy. When you study bankruptcy options and start to understand what bankruptcy is about, the data you gather can help you make your decision. Even though it’s a good idea [...]

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Things Every Investor Should Know About Corporate Bankruptcy

August 13, 2011

Making an investment in the stock market, or through partnerships, is one of the most popular strategies to people to invest their cash. When doing so, they invest with hopes of watching their cash grow, as the business in which they invest evolves and becomes more popular. Of course, sometimes the company ends up filing [...]

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Oregon Judgment Liens in Bankruptcy

August 10, 2011

A court typically orders the payment of money from one person to another. But the person who owes the money doesn’t always pay up. A judgment lien is one way to ensure that the judgment creditor gets paid. A judgment lien gives the creditor the right to be paid a certain amount of money from [...]

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The Emotional Effects of Individual Bankruptcy

August 9, 2011

It’s really a challenging decision to file for personal bankruptcy, due to the stigma the process has always held. Today, because of common nature of declaring bankruptcy in the wake of a challenging economy, the choice is becoming easier to make. With several new rules set up on who can file, and the style of [...]

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