One of the most common questions we get is whether student loans are dischargeable. And we have to be the bearer of bad news — no, you cannot get rid of school loans in bankruptcy. Only in very rare cases of “undue hardship” can student loans be forgiven. BANKRUPTCY MAY STILL BE PART OF THE […]
After the filing of the case the first motion usually filed is for a Cash Collateral Order. Generally there is property that will be used for the business that generates revenue. If the property has been used to secure a loan the creditor must be given Adequate Protection. For instance, if Accounts Receivables have been
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Bankruptcy Cash VideoA chapter 13 is a form of a repayment plan. Certain debts have to be paid 100%. Other debts like credit cards can generally be repaid at a fraction of the amount due, such as maybe just 10%. WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO FILE FOR A CHAPTER 13 BANKRUPTCY? In addition to the requirements for
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Bankruptcy Chapter 13 VideoAfter decades of helping individuals and businesses one thing is clear. Each client is unique and that includes their problems, situations, and possible solutions. Experienced lawyers do not offer cookie cutter options. The Bankruptcy laws have parameters, rules and regulations. Within these parameters experienced lawyers should look for solutions that best fit the needs of
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Small Business VideoCAN I FILE A NEW BANKRUTCY? CHAPTER 7 OR CHAPTER 13? This is a general outline provided by ROBERT J. ADAMS & ASSOCIATES. Offices in Chicago and Waukegan, Illinois The primary practice of ROBERT J. ADAMS & ASSOICATES is Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. This article is only about timing: not whether you can
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Bankruptcy Chapter 13 Chapter 7 VideoTYPES OF BANK GARNISHMENTS AMOUNT YOUR BANK WILL FREEZE The law requires that the bank freezes double the amount of the judgment. For example: judgment is $3,000 the bank will freeze $6,000. JOINT ACCOUNTS The law presumes all funds are yours. The joint account owner has the obligation to file a motion and proof the
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Bank Garnishments Video Wage GarnishmentsHOW DID MY WAGES GET GARNISHED? “I didn’t know someone sued me.” That is not uncommon. But the Clerk of the Court will show a judgment against you. A Wage Garnishment demands that your employer pays them 15% of your gross income: not net income. For example, gross income is $600 per week the deduction
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Garnishments Video Wage Garnishments WagesA few years ago we helped a woman who was in a wheelchair and housebound to file Chapter 13. Most of the work was done over the phone. Then I went to her house to get signature, etc. Then I had an unusual experience with a gentleman was incarcerated awaiting trial on a serious matter.
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This is a general outline provided by ROBERT J. ADAMS & ASSOCIATES. Offices in Chicago and Waukegan, Illinois The primary practice of ROBERT J. ADAMS & ASSOICATES is Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. Robert J. Adams & Associatea stops finance companies from repossessing your car & helps get cars back. When you finance the purchase of
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Automobile Car RepossessionTHERE ARE 2 TYPES OF QUESTIONS THAT PEOPLE RECEIVING BENEFITS ASK As to the first question, receiving benefits such as Social Security, Unemployment, or Worker’s Compensation the answer is ”YES.” Receiving benefits is not a deterrent to filing a case. SHOULD YOU? THAT IS MORE OF AN INDIVIDUAL DECISION. First, you should know: private creditors
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