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When you file Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy the information will remain on your credit report for a landlord to see for seven years after a Chapter 13 bankruptcy and ten years after a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. This information appearing on your credit may hurt your ability to rent a property, but there are  … Read more

Filing for Bankruptcy can cause extreme anxiety and angst, and it’s not surprising. After all, bankruptcy has received a negative reputation as of late due to not only the credit implications but also moral and ethical questions. Bankruptcy shouldn’t be looked at as the end of the world or as conning your creditors as much  … Read more

Pro Se Bankruptcy is the filing for bankruptcy without the assistance of an attorney. Because filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a complex process with many forms that need to be filled out correctly, the US Bankruptcy Courts always recommend seeking the advice and counsel of an experienced bankruptcy attorney before attempting  … Read more

When filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy relief, the court assigns a bankruptcy trustee who gives the debtor a number of instructions that they must follow in order to obtain the ultimate goal of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy: discharge of unsecured, non-priority debt. If you failed to adhere to any of the court’s orders then your  … Read more