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Category: Bankruptcy Law

Do Bankruptcies Show Up on Background Checks?

Many job applications today require background checks. If you’re one of the more than 500,000 Americans who have declared bankruptcy in the last year, you may be nervous about what a background

Leasing a Car After Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy may sound scary, but it can be a useful tool to move on with your life after financial difficulties. Bankruptcy does, however, stay on your record and may have implications for

Preparing an Insolvency Worksheet: A Legal Guide

There are few experiences in life more stressful than facing ‘insolvency‘ that moment that you realize you have nothing more to your name than letters. You’re probably asking yourself, How could this

Can AES Loans Be Charged Off in Bankruptcy?

American Education Services, a major student lender, provides federal loans from the Stafford and Perkins loan programs as well as a variety of private loan products. If you attended a pricey four-year

Bankruptcy Protection from a Civil Suit

When a person files for bankruptcy and the filing is accepted by the court, the person who now becomes a debtor receives immediate protection from any and all forms of collection and

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