On Behalf of developers | July 1, 2018 | Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy is a huge financial decision to make. When you are faced with this possibility, you might find that everyone has some advice, opinions or cautionary tales. It is important for you to vet these before you heed them. There are many misconceptions about what bankruptcy entails. Before you decide that you are going to file… Continue reading Common myths about bankruptcy you shouldn’t believe...
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On Behalf of developers | June 29, 2018 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
The high and continually rising cost of higher education seems to all but force many people in Mississippi to take out student loans in order to fund their college degrees. In theory, these loans can be very valuable and if a person is able to get a job that pays enough after college, they may… Continue reading Some hope for consumers with student loan debt...
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On Behalf of developers | June 28, 2018 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Nobody likes losing, and for some people in Mississippi, filing for bankruptcy feels like losing. What you are losing, however, are the stress and anxiety that an overwhelming amount of debt brings. What you are gaining is a fresh start, and everyone deserves a new start. It may help you to know that there are… Continue reading Success can follow your bankruptcy...
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On Behalf of developers | June 21, 2018 | Chapter 7 Bankruptcy
No matter where you live, federal courts oversee all bankruptcy cases according to rules established in the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. When you file a petition for chapter 7 bankruptcy in Mississippi, the federal trustee names another trustee to oversee the case and sell any nonexempt assets that you may have, according to U.S. courts procedures. The sale… Continue reading What does a trustee do in a chapter 7 case?...
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On Behalf of developers | June 14, 2018 | Foreclosure
There are many sayings about not “rubbing salt in a wound” or “kicking someone when they are down.” Residents of Mississippi learn from their parents not to take advantage of others and a bad situation they may be facing. Unfortunately, there are still plenty of people out there that do just that. If you are… Continue reading How can I guard against foreclosure fraud?...
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On Behalf of developers | June 13, 2018 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
People in Jackson likely are willing to do all that they can in order to avoid financial struggles. Yet no one may be immune from having issues with debt. Oftentimes, those issues can become so overwhelming that bankruptcy protection is the only viable path for one to be able to reasonably return to enjoying a… Continue reading Rapper asks permission to convert Chapter 13 to Chapter 11...
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On Behalf of developers | June 4, 2018 | Bankruptcy
You went to medical school, at an incredible personal cost. Tuition just kept climbing, but this was your dream. You fought for it. Plus, once you started, dropping out due to the high cost would leave you with nothing. You took on more and more loans. In addition, you could not work and go to… Continue reading Can you lose a professional license after filing for bankruptcy?...
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On Behalf of developers | June 3, 2018 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
It has been roughly a whole decade now since the Great Recession hit the United States. While many people in Mississippi have been enjoying the results of a healthier economy there continue to be many who struggle to make ends meet. Despite news reports these people are far from alone and in fact may represent… Continue reading Bankruptcy trends in the U.S. and Mississippi...
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On Behalf of developers | June 1, 2018 | Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
When you are neck deep in debt, it is easy to look around and feel as though you are the only one in Jackson struggling with such a problem. Trust us here at the Pond Law Firm when we tell you that you are certainly not alone. Debt can easily overwhelm anyone’s financial lives, leaving them (like… Continue reading Understanding Chapter 13 bankruptcy qualifications...
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On Behalf of developers | May 21, 2018 | Medical Debt
Many Mississippi residents cringe at the thought of overdue medical bills. After all, along with student loan debt, it is the leading cause of debt in the country. As the struggle to pay medical bills lingers on, many have turned to a variety of solutions. Some Americans, however, discover that they did not owe medical… Continue reading When medical debt leads to creditor harassment...
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