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What Does ORAP Mean In Bankruptcy?

What Does ORAP Mean In Bankruptcy?

When you’re dealing with a bankruptcy you are going to be exposed to a lot of different terms. You are most likely facing a variety of different ways in which creditors are trying to collect their money that you owe them. There is a procedure called order for appearance and examination of the judgment debtor  … Read more

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A Look at Some Big Personal Bankruptcy Cases

A Look at Some Big Personal Bankruptcy Cases

Most often individuals that are headed into personal bankruptcy feel very isolated and alone. They experience a whole gambit of emotions and one of these is a great deal of embarrassment over the financial situation that they are in. Sometimes it’s worth taking a look at others that have been in this situation who aren’t  … Read more

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What Is a No Asset Bankruptcy?

What Is a No Asset Bankruptcy?

There are some individuals that will state that they are going bankrupt because they have nothing to lose anyway. In a sense what they are referring to here is a no asset bankruptcy. In most cases this is applicable to many of the individuals that are going through a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. In fact, the  … Read more

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Different Forms When Filing For Bankruptcy

Different Forms When Filing For Bankruptcy

One of the important factors that you’re going to find out about when you have decided to go ahead with the bankruptcy petition is that there are many different forms that have to be filled out. You also have to realize that the bankruptcy laws are different for each state so it is important that  … Read more

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Chapter 7 Filing Fee Waiver

Chapter 7 Filing Fee Waiver

You are going to find that when you file for your Chapter 7 bankruptcy that there are going to be some fees involved. These are often distressing for many individuals that are going bankrupt because they are so tight financially to begin with. There are some options when paying the filing fees such as being  … Read more

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Filing For Bankruptcy Without An Attorney

Filing For Bankruptcy Without An Attorney

Many individuals in financial distress come to the conclusion that they need to file for bankruptcy. They will often consider attempting to do their bankruptcy action on their own without the help of professional services. Some of the reasons for wanting to do this are because they feel they can’t afford the bankruptcy filing fees  … Read more

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Can My Wages Be Garnished?

Can My Wages Be Garnished?

Financial difficulties create a great deal of stress and individuals who find themselves in this situation don’t know where to turn to. One of the best solutions when there are no other options is to file for bankruptcy with the help of a qualified Attorney. One of the concerns is that an individual’s wages may  … Read more

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What is a Bankruptcy Discharge?

What is a Bankruptcy Discharge?

A bankruptcy discharge is the ultimate goal that you want to reach with your bankruptcy action. What this means is that you have met all of the criteria that has been placed upon you by the bankruptcy courts as a debtor. If you have been involved in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy this means that you  … Read more

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What is a Bankruptcy Dismissal?

What is a Bankruptcy Dismissal?

When you are going through a bankruptcy process there are many different terms that you are going to hear and have to understand as they apply to your particular bankruptcy case. One term that you do not want to have to deal with is what is called a bankruptcy dismissal. This means that your bankruptcy  … Read more

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What is the Straight Bankruptcy?

What is the Straight Bankruptcy?

Once you become involved in a bankruptcy there are all kinds of terms that you are going to hear. One of the first category of terms involves the different types of bankruptcies that may be available to you to apply for. You may hear the term straight bankruptcy. What this refers to is the Chapter  … Read more

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