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24 Jan, 2020
Reaves & Lee

Hiring a Bankruptcy Attorney

If you are overwhelmed in debt and believe bankruptcy can give you financial relief, you should consider hiring an experienced bankruptcy attorney. You may be tempted to save some money by representing yourself in court....

20 Jan, 2020
Reaves & Lee

Chapters in Bankruptcy

The United States Bankruptcy Code is divided into segments known as “Chapters.” Each chapter is dedicated to specific sections of the code. The chapters are divided by the type of bankruptcy being filed. Large, complex...

17 Jan, 2020
Reaves & Lee

Bankruptcy and Secured Debt

When you file bankruptcy, with the court’s help, you can legally eliminate all of your qualifying debt. Some debt can never be discharged, such as alimony, child support, or current taxes. And some like secured debt will...

13 Jan, 2020
Reaves & Lee

Unemployment and Bankruptcy

When people tell why they filed for bankruptcy, unemployment is often the number one reason given — layoffs and unemployment as being the primary factor of job-related financial stress. For most Americans, an interruption...