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Bankruptcy Insights & Resources

Practical guidance on Chapter 7, Chapter 13, foreclosure defense, and debt relief for North Carolina families.

Bankruptcy Basics

Is My Property Protected in Bankruptcy?

One of the biggest fears people have in filing bankruptcy is being able to protect their property. Here is the good news – we can almost always protect all of your property. You are entitled to keep a generous amount of your belongings when filing bankruptcy. North Carolina law now provides higher personal exemptions–items that are protected from seizure by your creditors.

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Workers' Compensation

Who Is A Medical Expert?

Expert witnesses play a vital role in the success of a case at trial. Typically, both the plaintiffs and the defendants will have expert witnesses that testify that either the standard of care was or was not violated. The outcome of a case may depend upon which expert witness the jury believes more. Therefore, having … Read more

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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

What is a Consent Order?

A Consent Order is an agreement between you (usually written up by your bankruptcy lawyer) and the mortgage company or homeowner’s association to allow you to get caught on any Chapter 13 bankruptcy payments so you can keep your house. There are a few situations to be aware of when it comes to getting together … Read more

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Bankruptcy Basics

Can I Wipe Out Student Loans in Bankruptcy?

If you are buried in student loan debt, you are not alone. Many people in North Carolina ask us the same question: "Can bankruptcy get rid of my student loans?" It is a fair question. When your payments feel impossible and the balance keeps climbing, you deserve a clear, honest answer. This article explains what … Read more

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Bankruptcy Basics

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