Tips for improving and maintaining your Credit after Bankruptcy If you’ve recently gone through bankruptcy, you’re not alone—and most importantly, it’s not the end of your financial journey. Bankruptcy can feel like a significant setback, but with the right steps, you can rebuild your credit and work toward a strong financial future. Here’s a few […]
When you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you must tell the court what you intend to do with your debts that are secured by personal property. For many Chapter 7 bankruptcy filers, this decision comes up in the context of their car loans. Ordinarily, the debtor has three options. The first option with Chapter 7 […]
At Ruben Law and the Maryland Bankruptcy Center, we have been helping Clients file Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 Bankruptcy for over 25 years. We help people understand Bankruptcy can be a fresh start and is an affordable, and legal option. This is an article about how to keep your car and reduce your car […]
While one may hope to only go through one financial crisis during his or her lifetime, that may unfortunately end up being wishful thinking. Imagine that you suffered from an illness or lost a job and filed for bankruptcy to get a fresh start. What happens if another unexpected financial crisis arises and you need […]
When you file for bankruptcy, you may be able to wipe away income tax debts depending on how old the tax debt is. Bankruptcy law lays out specific rules for how old an income tax debt must be in order for it to be discharged along with a few additional requirements. Timing Rule 1: Tax […]
One of the most difficult decisions a person might have to make in life is whether or not to file for bankruptcy. Like anything, asking friends or family can often lead to bad or simply false information. Many Americans view bankruptcy as a financial scar that will negatively affect you for the rest of […]
Yes, filing Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy will automatically stop a wage garnishment. If it is a dishcargeable debt (credit card, repossession, medical bill, etc.), then it will be stopped for good. If it is a non-dishchargeable debt (most taxes, student loans, MVA debts), it will be stopped while the bankruptcy is pending (usually […]
Simple answer, yes! At the Maryland Bankruptcy Center we do a great deal of online promotion and receive referrals from friends, family and former client’s every day. I probably spend at least 2 hours per day just giving out free consultations on the telephone. Sometimes people come in and file, sometimes they don’t, but the […]
Through my national bankruptcy connections I recently became friends with Quinton Pelley, one of the premier bankruptcy attorneys in the state of Texas. He was kind enough to share with me some great articles/blogs that he has written in the bankruptcy field for potential bankruptcy filers. I think that this one is excellent, so I […]
The Basics of Credit Card Debt and Bankruptcy in Maryland In an economy where housing problems dominate the headlines, high interest credit cards still remain one of the largest issues consumers face in their fight for financial health. It should come as no surprise to learn then, that credit card debt is still one of […]
