September, 2011 Articles
Posted on Sep 14, 2011 By 1st California Law Inc.
If you are trying to stop the foreclosure of your home by filing bankruptcy, several factors are involved that will determine the result: the type of bankruptcy you file, what you or your attorney ...
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Posted on Sep 13, 2011 By Glanzer & Associates, P.C.
If you are considering the possibility of filing for bankruptcy, it's helpful to have a basic understanding of how the process works. Following is an explanation of process based upon new laws ...
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Posted on Sep 13, 2011 By Glanzer & Associates, P.C.
Most people want to pay their debts and attempt to live within a budget, but sometimes the unexpected happens and plans have to be adjusted. In today's uncertain economy, things can change ...
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Posted on Sep 7, 2011 By 1st California Law Inc.
If a judgment has been filed against you, there are a number of actions that a creditor can take to enforce payment if they so choose. The laws do vary from state to state and also change ...
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Posted on Sep 6, 2011 By Stone Law Firm
Credit cards can help launch you into a better position in life if used wisely but if abused, they can quickly put you in the venomous claws of debt. They can be a great cushion, but need to be ...
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Posted on Sep 6, 2011 By Stone Law Firm
According to foreclosure listing firm RealtyTrac, foreclosure sales accounted for 31% of the market in the April-June quarter. Foreclosure numbers would have been even higher but were slowed by state ...
Continue reading "Fighting the Climbing Foreclosure Rate" »
Posted on Sep 6, 2011 By Rick Hodge, Attorney at Law
It is no myth that filing for bankruptcy harms your credit. But the good news is that it can be re-built. Your credit score will suffer after a bankruptcy and the fact that you filed will remain on ...
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Posted on Sep 6, 2011 By Rick Hodge, Attorney at Law
According to RealtyTrac, in the last quarter which just ended, some 31% of the homes sold were foreclosures. Many people are experiencing financial hardship all over the nation and are looking for ...
Continue reading "Loan Modifications as a Solution to Losing Your Home" »
Posted on Sep 6, 2011 By Leavengood, Dauval & Boyle, P.A.
A St. Petersburg man recently pled guilty to bankruptcy fraud before federal court. The man, J.H., had filed for bankruptcy protection in early 2009. He failed to fully disclose all income and ...
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Posted on Sep 6, 2011 By Leavengood, Dauval & Boyle, P.A.
A Tampa LLC (Limited Liability Company) recently decided to scrap plans for a large development along a local river. The decision came after foreclosure suits were brought against the company by two ...
Continue reading "Major Tampa Development Project Files for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy" »