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Does THIS Violate My Bankruptcy Discharge?

By Cathy Moran

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When creditors contact you after your bankruptcy, you need to know what actions violate the discharge, and which are permitted by law. Having been through the financial wringer and having been proactive to get out from under old bills,  you hope for a tranquil and prosperous life after bankruptcy. When creditors violate the discharge, they […]

Filed Under: How bankruptcy works Tagged With: 2017, collection, discharge

Ignoring a Lawsuit Against You Is Seldom A Good Thing

By Cathy Moran

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How do you ignore a lawsuit and expect a good outcome? Yet twice in the past few months, individuals have come to me with judgments outstanding. That’s not noteworthy; after all, I’m a bankruptcy lawyer. We deal with unpaid judgments. But both of these men explained the situation this way: the claims of the lawsuit […]

Filed Under: Featured Tagged With: 2021, collection, lawsuit

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About The Soapbox

You’ve arrived at the Bankruptcy Soapbox, a resource of bankruptcy information and consumer law.

Soapbox is a companion site to Bankruptcy in Brief, where I try to be largely explanatory and even handed (Note I said “try”).

Here, I allow myself to tell stories and express strong opinions. We dig deeper into how to consider bankruptcy and navigate a bankruptcy case.

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How To Pay For Bankruptcy When You’re Flat Broke

One of the cosmic ironies of our legal system is that it costs money to file bankruptcy. Bankruptcy gets you out of debt only if you have the money to file. The costs of bankruptcy include the filing fee collected by the court; the required credit counseling; and, if you're smart, an experienced lawyer to make sure … Read more

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