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Bankruptcy is a process designed to allow a debtor to obtain a fresh start through discharge of certain debts. When a debtor files for bankruptcy, they’re granted the protection of the automatic...

Merchant cash advances can provide an easy solution to a small business’s cash flow problem. However, these types of loans are often seen as predatory and, in some states, usury. While it can be a...

All United States citizens can request a Social Security Number, as well as some noncitizens that work or attend school who are authorized by the Dept of Homeland Security. In some cases, even those...

As a bankruptcy attorney, I'm here to shed light on an often-overlooked aspect: Chapter 13 bankruptcy can offer unique benefits in discharging certain non-support obligations stemming from divorce,...

Filing for bankruptcy is often seen as a last resort for most people. The purpose of filing is to achieve a “fresh start” for the debtor, allowing them to pay back parts of their debt over the course...

Bankruptcy is often used by both individuals and businesses to “wipe the slate clean” and get out from often crippling amounts of debt. Most bankruptcies filed are done so voluntarily by the debtor....

We’ve previously discussed the automatic stay, and its effects that become active when a debtor files for bankruptcy. However, what happens when property of the debtor, such as a car, is repossessed...

Are you in the process of a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, but eager to start rebuilding your credit? Maybe you have been considering paying off your Chapter 13 plan early. Or maybe you have been thinking...

With the recent news regarding Bed Bath & Beyond filing for bankruptcy, and more recently Christmas Tree Shops, many may ask what it means for a business to file for bankruptcy liquidation. Further,...