Generally speaking, if someone cosigned a debt with you, and that debt is discharged or wiped out in the bankruptcy, the person who cosigned with you will be responsible for that debt.
Most personal property such as cash, bank accounts, furniture, clothes, and retirement plans can be protected by exemptions allowed by each state. Most people that file bankruptcy are allowed to keep most, if not all, of their personal property.
If you lose your job while in an active Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, it may impact bankruptcy filing. If you are able to obtain unemployment benefits, you may be able to continue to meet your financial obligations. However, the impact of the loss of employment on each type of bankruptcy will vary. … Read more
Duncan Law was founded by Terry Duncan in Charlotte, North Carolina, in 1996. At that time Terry decided to create a law firm that was dedicated to helping those who are facing tough times. In 2009, Damon Duncan and Melissa Duncan joined the firm in the Greensboro, North Carolina office. Together, this family is here to serve you. We know that too often bad things happen to good people. We are here to help.
If your mortgage company refuses to accept your first payment after filing bankruptcy, either online or by returning your payment in the mail, you should try sending it to them through the mail again and keep copies of the correspondence/information you sent them plus a copy of the postmarked envelope. If they return the payment again, you should contact your attorney.
The courts require that you take a credit counseling course from an approved agency prior to your bankruptcy being filed. This is not a requirement from just our law firm, this is a requirement by the Court.
The good news is, most property can be protected in bankruptcy proceedings. North Carolina, like most states, allows you to protect most real and personal property by using “exemptions.”
When we have a consultation with a prospective client we do everything we can to explore every option that the client may have. Then, the client decides which direction they would like to head. One of the frequent questions we get is what happens if instead of filing a Chapter 7 bankruptcy or a Chapter … Read more
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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