washington bankruptcy

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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Refiling a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Case in Oregon or Washington After a Failed Means Test

September 6, 2010

In both Oregon and Washington, there are normally penalties for filing subsequent bankruptcy cases within one year after a prior case has been dismissed. The main penalty is that the automatic stay, which bars creditors from initiating or continuing any action against the debtor, ends exactly 30 days after the petition is filed. In the [...]

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The Vancouver, Washington Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Creditors Meeting

May 17, 2009

People are often nervous about the Vancouver, Washington Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Meeting of the Creditors. The real source of this anxiety is that they have no idea what to expect. In Washington, each Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Petition Filer must attend the Meeting of the Creditors or their bankruptcy will be dismissed.  You will want to verify [...]

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Who is the Vancouver Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Trustee?

May 1, 2009

David Howe is the Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Trustee for Vancouver, Tacoma and all parts of Washington in between. Contact information for the Vancouver, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Trustee is as follows: Office Hours:  7:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Monday – Friday Phone Number: Tacoma Office Main Number (253)572-6600   Tacoma [...]

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Personal bankruptcies soar in financial crisis

November 23, 2008

Ifmounting credit card bills are threatening to pull you under, you may beconsidering bankruptcy as a way to hit the restart button. TheAmerican Bankruptcy Institute expects worsening economic conditions to drive upthe number of consumer filings this year to their highest level since stricterbankruptcy terms went into effect in 2005. Themore than 880,000 filings through [...]

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