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Posted by Devin O'Dell | Bankruptcy

Alabama allows you to claim exemptions to protect equity in certain assets you have when filing a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. If you are filing in Alabama, then our bankruptcy lawyers in Birmingham can help advise you when you call. Hopefully, the information below can give you some general information. For your home residence (as of …

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Posted by Devin O'Dell | Bankruptcy

Filing for bankruptcy will stop the clock on a foreclosure, giving homeowners a period of months or years to determine their next step. The two types of personal bankruptcy are Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which usually lasts for three to four months, and a Chapter 13, which typically lasts for three to five years. Any delay …

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Posted by Devin O'Dell | Bankruptcy

Do you have a lot of student loan debt? Thinking of filing bankruptcy for student loans debt relief? In short, a person cannot get rid of most student loans by filing bankruptcy. Usually, the only way possible to discharge these loans is by death or permanent disability. However, it is recommended to talk to your …

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Posted by Devin O'Dell | Bankruptcy

Now that you have filed for bankruptcy, the next thing you want to know is where you have to go to Court. The place where you attend court is called the proper venue. The venue is determined based on where you have lived for the previous 180 days. However, if you have moved in the …

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