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Bankruptcy Law

Bankruptcy Law

eHow's legal experts cover bankruptcy law inside and out. Whether you're researching commercial or consumer bankruptcy, eHow provides in-depth explanations from when to file and what's covered, to possible alternatives and bankruptcy consequences. Don't know the difference between Chapters 7, 11, 12 and 13? Let eHow help you straighten it out. eHow experts also explain the details of foreclosure, when it can occur, what can be seized and how to prevent it from happening to you.

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  • How to File for Bankruptcy to Remove a Deficiency

    There are two elements to a judgment in a foreclosure case. The better known of these is the fact that you lose ownership and possession of your home or other real estate at the conclusion of a...

  • The Effect of Bankruptcy on a Judgment

    Considering filing for bankruptcy raises a number of questions. For example, if you have a judgment against you in a civil case you might wonder how a bankruptcy will affect that debt. Before...

  • Can Judgments Be Included in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

    The ultimate goal of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy is to obtain what is known as a discharge of your debts. A discharge relieves the obligation to repay your creditors. There are some limitations on...

  • Can You File Bankruptcy After Judgment or Lien?

    If you are facing a judgment in a civil lawsuit or a lien on your property, you may be trying to determine what options are available to protect your interests. You may be wondering whether you...

  • Can You File Bankruptcy on a Judgment?

    If you have a credit card that has been unpaid for a couple of months, the creditor may sue you for the balance. If the creditor wins the case the court will issue a judgment against you. This...

  • About Wage Garnishments

    Wage garnishment refers to the practice of having money withdrawn directly from your paycheck when the check leaves your employers, before you have an opportunity to receive the full amount of...

  • New York State Wage Garnishment Laws

    New York State wage garnishment laws establish a specific procedure that creditors must follow after they get a judgment against a debtor in a court of law. Wage garnishment procedures and the...

  • Florida Foreclosure Laws

    Foreclosure is a forced sale of real estate in order to pay a debt owed on the property. Florida is a "judicial foreclosure" state. Foreclosure proceedings must be initiated by the filing of a...

  • What Is a Judgment Lien?

    Judgment liens are a legal instrument used to ensure that consumers pay their debts properly. When a consumer fails to pay a debt, a creditor may take that individual to court to recover the...

  • How to Avoid a Bank Levy in California

    Avoiding a bank levy in California can be very hard to do. For instance, in California notice is not given to you of the bank levy until it has already occurred. Bank levies are often better for...

  • How to Protect Yourself Against a Deficiency Judgment When You Purchase Your Next Home

    With all of the foreclosure mess that is going on I've found a piece of what I consider to be good news that you may be able to use when you purchase your next home. If you've lost your home to...

  • About Voluntary Foreclosure

    Voluntary foreclosure requires the agreement of a particular lender, which depends on the lender determining if the property's worth will satisfy the outstanding debt. Find out how a voluntary...

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