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We've put together a series of guides on bankruptcy that are designed to give the layperson all the information required to begin researching the bankruptcy process. From information on the different types of bankruptcy to the details on what to expect in the process and in your bankruptcy hearing.

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When Can a Creditor Lift (Get Rid Of) the Automatic Stay?

The automatic stay requires creditors to immediately stop collection efforts against you once a bankruptcy case is filed. However, there are certa...

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Bankruptcy's Automatic Stay

Bankruptcy’s automatic stay requires most creditors to stop all collection efforts against the debtor. The automatic stay takes effect automatic...

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Oppositing a Motion for Relief from Automatic Stay in Bankruptcy

When a debtor files for bankruptcy an automatic stay goes into effect barring any creditors from making attempts to collect on debt. However, a cr...

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Most Common Bankruptcy Questions and Answers

Anyone considering bankruptcy naturally has many questions ranging from process issues, to questions about property and dischargeability of debt. ...

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Post-Bankruptcy Credit Counseling and Credit Repair

When you've finished your bankruptcy hearing, and done required post-bankruptcy credit counseling session, you should receive a notice of discha...

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Bankruptcy Court: Hearings and the Trustee

Once you've filed you bankruptcy paperwork with the court, you must attend a meeting with the bankruptcy trustee to confirm the information in you...

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Filing Bankruptcy: Petition and Required Forms

Once you have chosen the best type of bankruptcy for your situation and planned all of your exemptions and legal strategy, you will need to comple...

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Preparing to File Bankruptcy

Once you have decided that bankruptcy is your best option, and you've determined the type of bankruptcy that is best for your situation, you will ...

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Which is Right for You: Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

Once you've decided that bankruptcy is the right solution for your financial situation, you will need to decide which type of bankruptcy is best. ...

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Bankruptcy and Your Property

It's a common belief that if you file for bankruptcy you will have to give up a lot of your property, but this couldn't be further from the truth....

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What Does Bankruptcy Do?

Bankruptcy is by far the most effective tool at the disposal of people in financial distress. Bankruptcy can eliminate many types of debt, help st...

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Deciding to File Bankruptcy

More Americans are turning to bankruptcy as a means of getting out from under an insurmountable amount of debt. Each year, more than 1.5 Million i...

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Alternatives to Bankruptcy

People facing serious financial issues and debt problems have several options available to find relief. Bankruptcy offers the most effective means...

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Introduction to Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy is a form of debt relief through which individuals and businesses can eliminate debt under the protection of the Federal Bankruptcy Cour...

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Books Related to Bankruptcy Law

Nolo Press is the de facto source for books on a wide array of legal issues including bankruptcy. Here you will find the best books on bankruptcy and....

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