I recently came across this article and wanted to share it with you on my website. As a bankruptcy lawyer practicing bankruptcy in Maryland for more than 20 years and handling over 2000 Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases, I can tell you first hand that…
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The Basics of Credit Card Debt and Bankruptcy in Maryland
In an economy where housing problems dominate the headlines, high interest credit cards still remain one of the largest issues consumers face in their fight for financial health. It should com…
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Clients are always concerned about their credit score. It is not unusual for the question “How will bankruptcy affect my credit score?” to be the first thing that comes out of someone’s mouth when they consider bankruptcy as an option. Althou…
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I saw this article on a related bankruptcy website and thought it was very good and wanted to share it with you. If you have any questions regarding this issue or are looking into filing bankruptcy, please call us for a free consultation.
You Can Ke…
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As a Maryland bankruptcy lawyer, I have many clients that know very little about the bankruptcy process when they come in for a consultation. It is important that anyone considering filing for bankruptcy to have a basic understanding of the process b…
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As 2011 draws to an end, many people will be thinking about filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Maryland in 2012. One very common question, almost always asked at the beginning of the year, is: IF I FILE CHAPTER 7 BANKRUPTCY IN MARYLAND, WILL I STLI…
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No, your spouse does not have to file bankruptcy with you. There is no law stating that both people in a marriage must file bankruptcy. A married person can file a single bankruptcy.
If a married person does decide to file without their spouse, some…
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Bankruptcy is very often a time-sensitive process and pre-bankruptcy planning can be critical in protecting assets. Chapter 7, in particular, the trustee’s responsibility is to “look back” at the actions the debtor has taken to insure that ther…
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Typically, chapter 7 bankruptcy cases last between three and four months from the date the case is filed. The preparation for a chapter 7 bankruptcy case can be anywhere between one day and many months depending on a number of factors, including atto…
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I saw this article today and had to pass it along. It is very true and I couldn’t have said it better myself.
Is Credit Counseling a Step in the Right Direction?
Credit counseling most often involves consolidating outstanding debts as much as…
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