Why File a Chapter 7 Business Bankruptcy?

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Corporations and LLC’s don’t get a discharge in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, so what’s the point of filing? Ensuring that business assets go to pay payroll, benefits, and taxes is a compelling reason. Chapter 7 is a liquidation proceeding; the trustee appointed by the court will gather up and sell the corporation’s assets and pay […]

Should I pay my homeowner association dues if I surrender my home in bankruptcy?

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Even if you surrender your home in bankruptcy, you are still liable for your homeowner’s or condominium owner’s association dues that become due after the date of filing. As a general rule, all the debt that you owe on the day you file your bankruptcy is discharged, including past-due HOA and COA dues. However, because […]

More Ways Bankruptcy Can Affect Your Children

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STUDENT LOANS: Several factors should be considered regarding student loans. First, student loans, including parent PLUS loans, are generally not dischargeable in bankruptcy without a showing of undue hardship. The burden to prove undue hardship is very great. Second, if you are in financial difficulty, you may not have a high enough credit score to […]