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| Bankruptcy News: You may have heard that the bankruptcy laws changed and that now it is harder to file for bankruptcy. This is true. However, for most people, the new law will still allow you to file a "Chapter 7" bankruptcy - allowing you to discharge (get rid of) most of your debts. There are now a couple more hurdles to jump over before you can receive this discharge and it will be more expensive than it once was...but despite these changes it may still make sense for you to consider filing bankruptcy to help improve your financial situation. The new hurdles are a Credit Counseling course that must be completed before filing and a Debtor Education Class that must be completed before you can receive a discharge in bankruptcy. For more information on these requirements, click here. People who make more than the median income in Oregon may (depending on their expenses and debts) now be prohibited from Chapter 7 bankruptcy filings. However, even if you fall into this category, a Chapter 13 (payment plan) bankruptcy filing may help you. So, DESPITE the changes in the law, it may still be a good idea to consider bankruptcy. Contact the Law Office of Jeffrey Totten for a Free initial consultation. For more information on Bankruptcy, click here. For answers to Frequently Asked Questions, click here. To complete a Free Online Bankruptcy Evaluation, click here. |
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