bankruptcy
16
Oct
Are All Debts Discharged in Chapter 7?
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You may have heard that you can extinguish all of your debt completely in one fell swoop if you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. In many cases, most of your debt can be discharged through a successful Chapter 7 filing, and all debts could potentially be discharged depending on the nature of the encumbrances. However, […]
15
Oct
What Are Bankruptcy Exemptions?
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Our firm has bankruptcy law offices in many different cities throughout the state of Oregon, including Medford, Grants Pass, Coos Bay, Bend, and Portland. If you are filing for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the state of Oregon, you are required to surrender certain types of property to a bankruptcy trustee so it can be […]
14
Oct
As bankruptcy attorneys, we get a lot of calls from people who are being harassed by creditors. In many cases, these individuals are extremely frustrated. It seems to them that the tactics that are being utilized are not reasonable or fair. Here at OlsenDaines, we apply a simple rule that is almost always on the […]
13
Oct
If you have been paying attention to the business news over the years, you have probably read about instances of very large corporations filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Names like Chrysler, General Motors, Dow Corning, United Airlines, and Texaco may come to mind. Without question, Chapter 11 bankruptcies are commonly utilized by large corporations that […]
12
Oct
Bankruptcy in Washington State
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We practice law in the state of Washington with offices in Vancouver and Kennewick. Bankruptcy proceedings are typically covered by federal laws, but there are certain state-by-state peculiarities. Let’s take a look at some of the steps that you would take if you are going to be filing for bankruptcy in Washington state. Credit […]
10
Oct
Many people are in business for themselves, and being your own boss certainly has its advantages. Of course, there are certain responsibilities that go along with business ownership as well. The lay of the land can be a bit tricky when you are trying to determine whether you can be held personally responsible for debts […]
08
Oct
Can I File for Bankruptcy More Than Once?
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Bankruptcy can be a pathway toward a fresh financial start if you simply cannot keep up with all of your financial obligations. Many of your debts will be discharged, and you can regain your footing and look ahead toward a fruitful future. If all goes well, you may never look back. You can do all […]
07
Oct
What is a Bankruptcy Means Test?
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A Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a liquidation bankruptcy. With this form of bankruptcy, property that is not exempt would be turned over to a bankruptcy trustee. In most cases, there is little to no non-exempt property to surrender to the trustee. However, if there is non-exempt property, the trustee would be required to sell the […]
06
Oct
Your credit score is extremely important in many different ways. Everyone likes to have spending power, and you are definitely going to be limited if you have credit woes. The lack of financial freedom can be disheartening, but the damage can cut much deeper. Renting an apartment can be difficult if you have a very […]