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Will I lose my tax refund if I file bankruptcy ?
It's that time of year for tax refunds. We have questions from folks as to whether they can file Chapter 7 bankruptcy before filing taxes and still keep their tax refunds coming to them after they file bankruptcy or whether they can keep a tax refund received right...
What if you were told that filing bankruptcy can ultimately improve your credit score ?
Sounds amazing, right ? But the facts are pretty much established that it will. How do we know this ? For the first few months, most clients see no change in their credit score. After about the first year or so, folks will generally see their credit score improve and...
What happens at the bankruptcy meeting of creditors or 341 meeting ?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lpyB04uhf-Y This video, produced by the Office of the US Trustee, gives an example of what typically happens at a "meeting of creditors" or "341 meeting" in a typical Chapter 7 consumer bankruptcy case. If you think bankruptcy may be an...
What happens if I have sold or transferred something right before I file bankruptcy ?
Always, always share with your attorney anything you have sold, conveyed, transferred or otherwise taken out of your name within 2 years prior to filing bankruptcy. Most of the time, it will be an issue that will cause no problems with your bankruptcy filing. Other...
Can you go to jail for not paying your debts ?
In other words, can debt collectors use the courts to hold debtors in contempt with jail time ? This technique has been used to success by a collection attorney here in South Central Kentucky. It is occurring in other states as well. I haven't seen it lately, but have...
Debt Consolidation Companies versus Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
If you have decided to utilize the services of a debt management or debt consolidation company, keep in mind that you may be much better off consolidating your debt under Chapter 13 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. You set the plan approved by the Court and make...