Archive for April, 2010

Can I Just Walk Away from My Home in Foreclosure in Missouri or Illinois?

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

When it comes to a Missouri or Illinois foreclosure, you have a few choices. The fate of your home is in your hands—and you don’t have much time to decide what to do. It is important to do what is right for you but equally important to get all the facts before making a decision.

If you want to get protection from foreclosure, you can file a Chapter

What Kind of Attorney Has Mortgage Experience? | St Louis Bankruptcy Attorney

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

If you are having trouble with your mortgage, you are probably having a little trouble finding a St. Louis law firm to help. After all, there isn’t a specific “mortgage attorney.” However, there are some lawyers that may be able to help you.

The legal world has become so complicated that most attorneys focus on a specific area of the law in their practice. So, not every attorney… Continue reading

Making Your Chapter 13 Plan Payments | Chapter 13 Rules in Missouri and Illinois

Tuesday, April 27th, 2010

In a Chapter 13 case in Missouri and Illinois, your St. Louis bankruptcy attorney makes a plan for you to repay any debts that must be repaid to your creditors. The first payment is due 30 days from the date your case was filed, even if that date occurs before your plan has been confirmed. Continue reading

Will Missouri or Illinois Bankruptcy Stop You from Being Successful?

Monday, April 26th, 2010

The answer is simply no. Bankruptcy isn’t meant to stop you from doing anything; it is meant to free you from crushing amounts of debt and allow you to finally begin your life.

The very second that you decide you don’t want to live with the burden of debt, you’ve finally taken control from your creditors. Asking a St. Louis bankruptcy attorney for credit card debt help, protection

What Rules Should I Follow in my Life after Missouri or Illinois Chapter 13 Bankruptcy?

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

After your plan has been confirmed, you are finally ready to jump into your fresh start. At last, you don’t have to worry about creditors calling at all hours, getting a foreclosure notice in the mail, or part of your paycheck being taken in a garnishment. However, it is important to remember that in order to keep all these benefits, you must continue to play by the rules… Continue reading

Why Were the Bankruptcy Laws Developed in the United States? | St. Louis Bankruptcy Attorney

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

Nowadays, Missouri and Illinois bankruptcy is a federal law that provides protection from foreclosure, credit card debt help, and relief from creditors to average, hard-working American families. However, when the bankruptcy laws were originally put forth in England, they were to protect the creditors.

If you owed a debt to a creditor, he or she could simply take your assets to pay off your debts. Bankruptcy got its start… Continue reading

What Are the Chapter 13 Rules for a Confirmation Hearing in Missouri or Illinois?

Tuesday, April 20th, 2010

If you are nearing your confirmation hearing, your fresh start is finally in sight. However, before your Chapter 13 payment plan can be confirmed in Missouri or Illinois, you must make sure that you or your St Louis bankruptcy attorney has taken care of any objections.

If, when you file your Chapter 13 plan, the Trustee or your creditors don’t agree with any of the terms, they can

Saving Money in Your Life after Missouri and Illinois Bankruptcy

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

Life after bankruptcy can really be all you dreamed. You no longer have to see a portion of your paycheck taken in a garnishment. You no longer have to live in fear that your car or house will be sold out from under you. You no longer have to put up with incessant calls from your creditors. Continue reading

Payday Loan Bill Up for Debate in Missouri Legislature

Wednesday, April 14th, 2010

Payday loans have become an easy option for many workers in Missouri and Illinois. While it seems to be an easy fix when you are in a bind, you shouldn’t look at payday loans as an easy way to pay your bills.

Payday loans let you borrow against a future paycheck at an exorbitant interest rate. They allow you to write a post-dated check but require you to… Continue reading

KV Pharmaceutical Layoffs Leave Former Employees in Danger Zone for Debt

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

The job market in Bridgeton, Missouri has taken a significant blow. Despite reports of gains in the St. Louis job market, 289 KV Pharmaceutical employees lost their jobs early this month. That number accounts for almost half of their workforce.

KV Pharmaceutical was hit hard when a subsidiary, Ethex Corp, was accused of and plead guilty to two felony counts of criminal fraud for manufacturing oversized tablets and… Continue reading

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