(Contracts, medical bills, repossession, credit cards, purchases, etc.) Creditors can pursue individuals for a limited period of time. This article sets out some of the more common time limits: THE TIME WHEN THE STATUTE STARTS AND WHEN IT ENDS Attempting to collect a time-barred debt MAY violate the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, if:
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Statute Of Limitation VideoMan good folks who are deep in debt avoid or defer filing for Bankruptcy. Why? They hear and read lot of misinformation and lies. Special interest groups such as banks fight against filing Bankruptcy. Why? If they can prevent you from filing bankruptcy or delay it they will able to squeeze more money out of
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Bankruptcy VideoIn another article SHOULD I FILE BANKRUPTCY? I said your decision is a personal one but should be based on correct facts and options. A lot of folks realize they should file Bankruptcy (either a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13) but are hesitant. They are fearful of life after bankruptcy, because they have listened
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Bankruptcy VideoCan you get rid of parking tickets in Chapter 7? Chapter 13 still available if it works out best for you. Can you convert a current Chapter 13 to get the benefit of the new law? Probably not. Because the 3 years back would be from the date of filing the Chapter 13. Dismiss Chapter 13 and refile?
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Chapter 7 Parking tickets VideoEVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR DEBT ATTORNEY IN CHICAGO It an alarming situation when your bills are piling up and you do not have the means to pay them. Considering our current economic environment, it is not possible for the debt to spiral out of control. However, if you find yourself in this sludge,
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THE NEW “FRESH START” PAYMENT PLAN It is possible to discharge all or some Chicago Parking tickets in Chapter 7? Yes! (Sorta) This applies to: Filing Chapter 7: eliminate tickets older than 3 years old as of the date of the filing. WHAT ABOUT NEWER TICKETS? (LESS THAN 3 YEARS) The original amounts. The increase penalties
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Parking ticketsChicago Parking Tickets: An Overview (Including Important Information On Red Light and Camera Tickets) You’re in a hurry, trying to run one quick errand during lunch before rushing back to the office for your busy afternoon – you stop for just 5 minutes to pick up dry cleaning and on your way out – OH
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Parking tickets VideoDid you ever park your car to run into a store for a few minutes? You come back out and find a big fat Chicago Parking ticket on your windshield. It has happened to me. Ruins your day! Accumulated parking tickets are a major headache; license suspension; being “booted”; cars impounded. If the tickets go
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Parking tickets Tickets VideoOften individuals with a heavy debt load want to file Chapter 7 but find out they can’t. There is a Means Test. Many middle-income folks are “high earners” in Bankruptcy Land. What this means is the income in the family exceeds certain thresholds. I have a blog that explains the Means Test in greater detail. SO WHAT
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Chapter 13 VideoThere are 3 basic types of claims in Bankruptcy for folks: SECURED CLAIMS A secured claim is one where the creditor has a lien on a property in your possession. A secured claim can be by agreement; by law; or by recording a lien. By agreement. The most common types include mortgages, cars, and even
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