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What Happens If I Declare Bankruptcy and am Listed as a Joint Account-Holder on Someone Else's Bank Account?
Several times in recent weeks, individuals I’ve counseled wishing to declare bankruptcy have revealed to me that, in addition to their personal bank accounts, they are also listed as “join… more →
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What Happens If I Declare Bankruptcy and am Listed as a Joint Account-Holder on Someone Else's Bank Account?
hillalaw wrote 1 month ago: Several times in recent weeks, individuals I’ve counseled wishing to declare bankruptcy have r … more →
What Assets Should I Disclose to My Bankruptcy Attorney?
hillalaw wrote 1 month ago: As a bankruptcy attorney, I’m constantly surprised by the number of clients or potential clien … more →
How Much Non-Consumer Debt Can I Discharge in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
hillalaw wrote 2 months ago: Many of my bankruptcy clients in the Detroit, Michigan area have some percentage of business debt al … more →
Can I Keep My House if I File for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
hillalaw wrote 4 months ago: I have touched upon this issue a few times before on this blog, but I feel, given the number of ques … more →
Can I Repay a Personal Loan to a Friend or Family Member before Filing for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
hillalaw wrote 4 months ago: Following a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you may repay any debt you choose regardless of the fact that it h … more →
How Long Will It Take to Rebuild my Credit after Bankruptcy?
hillalaw wrote 4 months ago: While it is true that filing for bankruptcy is a serious blow to anyone’s credit-report, it is … more →
Michigan Bankruptcy Lawyer: Best of the Bankruptcy Basics
hillalaw wrote 5 months ago: I began this blog only last December, and, although six months is not a lot of time to assess the ef … more →
How Long Does the Bankruptcy Process Take? What IS the Bankruptcy Process?
hillalaw wrote 6 months ago: I have tended to write about somewhat more substantive matters on this blog, so far, but the #1 ques … more →
Will My Utilities be Shut Off if I File for Bankruptcy?
hillalaw wrote 6 months ago: Continuation of electrical, gas, water, and other basic household utility services through and after … more →
Can I File for Bankruptcy if I Have Previously Filed for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13?
hillalaw wrote 7 months ago: By and large, if you have filed for bankruptcy before, you need to be a little careful in considerin … more →
Can I Discharge My Business Debts in a Personal Chapter 7?
hillalaw wrote 8 months ago: Many people consider the possibility of bankruptcy as a means of dealing not just with personal debt … more →
Can Bankruptcy Stop Me from Being Evicted?
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hillalaw wrote 8 months ago: The “automatic stay” that goes into effect upon the filing of a petition for bankruptcy … more →
Can I Still Use My Credit-Cards if I am Considering Bankruptcy?
hillalaw wrote 9 months ago: It may seem obvious, but, for all practical purposes, the answer to this question is NO. Any credit- … more →
What Is The Means Test and How Does It Work in Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
hillalaw wrote 9 months ago: Many people contact me and ask whether I think they make too much money to file for a Chapter 7 bank … more →
I received my discharge in bankruptcy, now what?
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G A Napier wrote 9 months ago: Here is a classic video from Saturday Night Live (NBC) (posted by danwho.net) that succinctly answer … more →
Am I Responsible for My Fiancee's Debt After Marriage?
hillalaw wrote 9 months ago: It may seem cold to suggest that couples considering marriage examine what their mutual debt-load wi … more →
What Happens to my Unemployment Benefits if I File Bankruptcy?
hillalaw wrote 10 months ago: Unemployment benefits are many people’s only source of income in truly difficult times. Howeve … more →
Looking out for extended family can cost them in your bankruptcy
G A Napier wrote 10 months ago: When faced with bankruptcy, people hate to turn away from family that have helped them. The natural … more →
Tips for Tough Times #2
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G A Napier wrote 10 months ago: In my last post I discussed a general strategy for going further into debt in the event of a crisis … more →
