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Government Shutdown & Your Bankruptcy Case: What You Need to Know Now
Will the federal government shutdown affect your bankruptcy case? A bankruptcy attorney and professor explains the process.
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Schedule H: How to Protect Co-Debtors from Debt Liability
Expert analysis of Bankruptcy Schedule H, Co-Debtors and the Automatic Stay and how it protects co-debtors.
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Chapter 13 Bankruptcy and Driver’s License Reinstatement
Bankruptcy law professor explains how Chapter 13 license reinstatement works to wipe out debt from a car accident debt.
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Car Accident Debt and Your Driver’s License: Can Bankruptcy Get You Back on the Road?
If your driver’s license was suspended, learn how to use Chapter 7 bankruptcy to reinstate your license. Learn the critical steps.
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The 2% Gamble: Why Chapter 13 Bankruptcy is Not a DIY Project
Bankruptcy Professor explains the harsh truth: pro se Chapter 13 filings have a near-zero success rate.
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Bankruptcy Filings Surge in 2025: What the Numbers Reveal About Economic Stress
A Sharp Rise in Bankruptcy Filings—What’s Driving It? According to recent data from Epiq AACER, U.S. bankruptcy filings have surged in 2025, with Chapter 7 cases up 15% and total filings climbing over 10% year-over-year. These numbers aren’t just statistics; they’re an urgent financial signal. The rise in consumer debt is being amplified by high-interest…
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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: When to Surrender Your Car
Surrendering your car in Chapter 7 is complex. A bankruptcy law professor explains the critical timing of vehicle surrender, how the loan deficiency becomes unsecured debt, and the crucial financial trap you must avoid when listing your expenses.
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Professor: What to List on Bankruptcy Schedule G.
Professor’s guide to Schedule G: Avoid common mistakes with leases and executory contracts.
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The Two-Home Trap: Why Chapter 7 Isn’t an Option When You Want to Keep Both Houses
Chapter 7 bankruptcy may risk asset liquidation; consider Chapter 13 to retain properties.
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Wages Garnished After Filing Bankruptcy? It’s an Illegal Automatic Stay Violation. Here’s Your 3-Step Legal Fix.
Were your wages garnished after you filed bankruptcy? Get the professor’s 3-step plan to recover your money now.
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Advanced Bankruptcy Strategy: Using Chapter 13 to Save Your Home, Then Converting to Chapter 7
Learn how the Chapter 13 to Chapter 7 conversion strategy allows debtors to cure mortgage arrears, save their home from foreclosure, and discharge unsecured debt.
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Stop Creditor Action: The Critical Step After Filing Bankruptcy with the Automatic Stay
Don’t lose your car or wages! Learn the critical steps to enforce the Automatic Stay by filing the Notice or Suggestion of Bankruptcy and legally stop all creditor action now.
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How to File a Proof of Claim in Any Consumer Bankruptcy Case
A professor’s essential guide on filing Official Form 410 (Proof of Claim). Learn how to secure your consumer deposit and claim priority status under 11 U.S.C. § 507.
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Why Record Debt $18.59T Guarantees a Bankruptcy Surge in 2026
Bankruptcy attorney & law professor explains the debt-to-bankruptcy lag & the record debt that guarantees a surge in bankruptcy filings.
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Black Friday & Bankruptcy: The Dangers of Using Credit Cards Before Filing
Don’t risk your discharge! A bankruptcy law attorney and law professors expert details how credit card spending during Black Friday and the holidays can be challenged as fraud by Trustees.
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American Signature Files for Bankruptcy, Your Order, and My Furniture Industry Forecast
As a bankruptcy professor, I explain why American Signature filed and your urgent rights. Learn how to file a claim, use credit card chargebacks, and protect your furniture deposit.
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Buying a Car While in Chapter 13: The Critical Steps Every Debtor Must Know
Are you in Chapter 13 bankruptcy and need a car loan? Learn the critical steps to get court and Trustee approval. Avoid plan dismissal, high rates, and feasibility objections.
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The Surprise Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Debtors Rarely See Coming: The Plan Payment is Not Permanent
Professor-verified: Your Chapter 13 plan payment is not fixed. Learn why a raise or job loss could trigger a mandatory payment increase or even force a conversion to Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
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Schedule I (Income) of the Bankruptcy Petition: Avoid Pitfalls That Force Chapter 13 or Dismissal
Bankruptcy Attorney & published professor explains the common errors on Schedule I (Income) and Schedule J (Expenses) Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
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Free FCRA Sample Letters: Dispute Credit Report Errors Yourself (Attorney Approved)
Stop paying credit repair scams. Download free, attorney-drafted FCRA sample dispute letters you can use today to correct inaccurate items on your credit report and boost your score.