Accumulating debt could make life challenging for Maryland consumers. Some means exist to address these issues, although circumstances could dictate which one is feasible. Debtors may benefit from learning as much as possible about the different strategies to make a...
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Exploring Chapter 7 exemptions
Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy may allow you to reduce or eliminate credit card balances, medical bills and other types of unsecured debts. In some cases, you may be able to do so without losing a home, car or other property. Alternatively, the law may allow you to...
Know if you qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy starts by seeing if you qualify first. Federal law requires Maryland applicants to prove a monthly or annual income by passing a means test. The qualification process is not all that difficult, so many applicants do qualify after...
Debt discharges and Chapter 13 bankruptcy
Chapter 13 bankruptcy differs significantly from Chapter 7. With Chapter 7, filers enter into a liquidation bankruptcy, which mainly involves the trustee selling off non-exempt assets to pay creditors. Some remaining debt becomes subject to discharge. Chapter 13...
Creating a Chapter 13 bankruptcy repayment plan
Maryland consumers who have trouble paying their debts might want to consider filing for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. This type of bankruptcy involves paying back debts over time, so it's important to properly prepare for your repayment plan. What to know about Chapter 13...
Understanding bankruptcy subpoena in Maryland
If you're considering bankruptcy in Maryland, you may have heard the term "bankruptcy subpoena." But what is it and how will it impact your case? What is a bankruptcy subpoena? A bankruptcy subpoena is a legal document that orders a person or business to appear in...
Expect your bankruptcy trustee to ask for bank statements
Maryland residents who file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy should be open and honest about their finances. Disclosing everything to the bankruptcy trustee may help the process to go more smoothly than it would for someone who tries to hide things. The bankruptcy trustee can...
Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy could help debtors
Debt collection notices may pile up in a Maryland mailbox, and collection agency phone calls might prove too much to bear. Laws establishing procedures for filing Chapter 7 and 13 exist to help financially troubled persons achieve a restart. Not everyone knows the...
Deciding between Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy
A new year has dawned, but you're still in the same old predicament: You don't have enough money to pay your bills in Maryland. If the time has come to file for bankruptcy, do you choose Chapter 7 or Chapter 13? Bankruptcy is a last resort Individuals should not file...
Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 bankruptcies are different
Debt might reach a point where paying off obligations appears impossible. A Maryland resident may look at bankruptcy laws for protection. Exploring bankruptcy reveals different categories, and filers may go through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. Significant differences...