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Commonly Asked Questions About Bankruptcy

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Bankruptcy

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BANKRUPTCY MYTHS - SEPARATING FACT FROM FICTION

Bankruptcy – the mere mention of this word stirs emotions within people.

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CLIENT CHECKLIST - DOCUMENTATION NEEDED

Here’s a quick rundown of the necessary paperwork needed for our first meeting.

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COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS AT A BANKRUPTCY HEARING

Here’s a quick list of questions you can expect to be asked at a bankruptcy hearing.

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INDIANA BANKRUPTCY EXEMPTIONS - PROPERTY YOU CAN KEEP AFTER FILING BANKRUPTCY

Most people get to keep all of their assets when they file bankruptcy.

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THE AUTOMATIC STAY: HOW BANKRUPTCY PROTECTS YOU

The automatic stay is the primary protection for the debtor offered by the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.

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FORECLOSURES - THE FORECLOSURE PROCESS IN INDIANA

If you are unable to make your mortgage payments, then you may be in danger of foreclosure.

Credit Issues

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CONSUMER CREDIT REPORT ERRORS ARE RAMPANT - TYPES OF CREDIT REPORTING ERRORS

Unfortunately, credit reporting errors occur more often than anyone wants to know.

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CREDIT REPORT DISPUTE LETTER

If you’ve ordered a copy of your credit report & found the report contains errors or information that is outdated or doesn’t belong to you, contact our office.

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DISCHARGED DEBTS ON CREDIT REPORT

At the end of the bankruptcy case, the person receives a discharge, or court order, that eliminates most, if not all, of the person’s debts.

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YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO OBTAIN CREDIT SOON AFTER BANKRUPTCY

Obtaining credit after bankruptcy for a loan or a credit card depends on exactly what you are looking for.

Debt Collector Harassment

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DEBT COLLECTORS ARE PROHIBITED FROM DOING CERTAIN THINGS

Do you think you have been harassed by a debt collector? See if a debt collector has violated any of the FDCPA.

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WHAT A DEBT COLLECTOR CAN OR CAN’T DO

Know your rights when you’re dealing with debt collectors. They must follow the law.

DEBT RELIEF

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BANKRUPTCY

You can get advice and guidance about resolving debt problems, including filing bankruptcy.

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