Chapter 13 – Best Interests Test

Clients considering filing a Chapter 13 bankruptcy are often confused when the discussion with their attorney turns to a comparison between a Chapter 13 and a Chapter 7. The debtor has already decided...

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Foreclosure Postponed!

I spoke with a law firm in Charlotte today the specializes in representing banks in foreclosure proceedings. I was calling about the property of a client. I was told that my client’s foreclosure had...

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Notice Of Hearing Prior To Foreclosure

If you’ve received a Notice of Hearing Prior to Foreclosure in the mail, your rights are about to be affected. This notice means that the bank holding a mortgage on your home is moving forward with ...

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Family loans In Bankruptcy – Disclosure Is The Key To Success

Family loans, pending lawsuits, recent payments, and transfers of ownership… the list goes on. All of these and more need to be disclosed to your bankruptcy attorney. My first job as a Charlotte ban...

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Talk To An Attorney About Bankruptcy Today

The things you do today affect a future bankruptcy filing. The right time to talk to an attorney about bankruptcy is now, even if you think you may not file for a few months. Here are a few great reas...

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Providing Paperwork For Bankruptcy – We Make It Easy

We know you have a lot to manage right now. Providing paperwork for bankruptcy can seem tedious. That’s why we offer an easy electronic option for completing a bankruptcy questionnaire, and also acc...

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Transfers of Assets and Bankruptcy

Question: Can I transfer my assets right before a bankruptcy and still file? Short Answer: No. But you can keep your property. Most of my posts come on the heels of conversations with clients. The r...

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Can I File For Bankruptcy If I Collect Unemployment?

Short Answer: Yes. Income from unemployment is counted as income to the individual when determining whether you qualify for the bankruptcy. Typically, for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, unemployment income ...

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Before Bankruptcy — Bankruptcy Rules For Repayment of Family Loans

Things have been tough. You’ve extended your lines of credit. When you exhausted available credit card debt, you borrowed from family members to get by. This is absolutely normal. And when you do ha...

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Rich Dad, Poor Dad Author Kiyosaki Files Bankruptcy

Recently, The New York Post reported that author Robert Kiyosaki’s company Rich Global LLC has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. This seems to be a great example of setting aside feelings of embarrass...

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My husband and I were in a car accident in January 2017. We called many personal injury law firms and felt most comfortable moving forward with Layton Law. The experience truly exceeded our expectations. Our lawyer, Chris Layton went above and beyond to help us through the entire ordeal. As the case developed, Chris guided us through each step of the process and did an excellent job communicating any case updates. My husband and I felt Layton Law was very professional, cared about our personal well-being, and fought for us to receive a fair settlement. We could not be happier with the outcome. I would highly recommend contacting Layton Law if you ever find yourself in need of a personal injury attorney.

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