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As a Chicago resident requesting relief under Chapter 7 and/or 13 of the United States Code, the repercussions that affect your life after bankruptcy are twofold. On one hand,...
Defaults of the Noteworthy
Henry John Heinz
1844-1919, Condiment manufacturer, started his company in 1869 selling horseradish, pickles, sauerkraut and vinegar. In 1875 the company filed for bankruptcy due to an unexpected bumper harvest which the company could not keep up with and could not meet its payroll obligations. He immediately started a new company and introduced a new condiment, tomato ketchup to the market. This company was, and continues to be, very prosperous.
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Also called reorganization bankruptcy, Chapter 13 allows debtors to keep most of their assets and make arrangements to repay the debts, sometimes for less than what is still owed. You and your lawyer... Reasons to File a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
There are many reasons why people choose to file a Chapter 13 instead of a Chapter 7. The first reason for filing a chapter 13 is that you may have too much income to qualify for a Chapter 7. Under the... Overview of Bankruptcy Chapter 13 Concept
Generally, Bankruptcy Chapter 13 concepts are preferred by debtors who have a valuable asset, such as a home, that is not completely covered by exemptions and that they wish to keep. This is possible because... Bankruptcy: What's the difference between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13?
When consumers contemplate the option of bankruptcy generally, the remedy they are specifically referring to is chapter 7 bankruptcy. The effect of the filing is to discharge someone saddled with debt... Chapter 13 bankruptcy basics
The purpose behind Chapter 13 Bankruptcy filing is rehabilitation of the debtor. Meaning you are given the opportunity to repay some or all of your debts.but under generally better terms (lower or no interest).... Taxes and Bankruptcy: The Nuts and Bolts
Taxes and Bankruptcy: The Nuts and BoltsThe filing and subsequent discharge of either a Chapter 7 or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy may eliminate some types of personal income tax liability. There are, however,... Bankruptcy Fundamentals
Bankruptcies can be called "reorganizations" or 'liquidations", depending on which type of bankruptcy you decide to do. Both a "Chapter 7" and a "Chapter 13" bankruptcy are federal court processes that... Two Methods of Filing Bankruptcy
There are two ways a person can become a bankrupt. The first and more common way is to have the person file a petition to voluntarily go bankrupt. The second, and rarely used way, is for creditors to ask... Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is it your best option?
Chapter 13 bankruptcy is one solution for debtors who need relief from creditors while still repaying their debts. Creditors can have a negative impact on one's day-to-day life, but they must cease their... The New Bankruptcy Law (Part 1)
The new bankruptcy laws went into effect on October 17, 2005 and 500,000 people rushed to file in the month prior to the new law. The terrain has changed, but has the underlying idea of a "fresh start"...
Credit Card Debt Negotiation Settlement Credit Card Debt Negotiation Settlement Regardless if you have $20,000, $50,000, $100,000 or even $200,000 in credit card debt - DON'T DO ANYTHING until you read this information. This will help you ....
Governor Ted Strickland Visits Lima - 3/24/2008 (WLIO NBC Lima) Governor Ted Strickland stopped in Lima today touring the Greater Ohio Ethanol Plant on Hanthorn Road. His visit was two-fold, promoting ethanol production in Ohio and to tout his “Building...
