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Jan. 4, 2020

The question of whether bankruptcy could save your home depends on a variety of factors. However, most people who qualify for personal bankruptcy in Oregon also qualify for a significant exemption to protect the value they hold in their home.

Jan. 1, 2020

Money can be a great source of concern for many people, and all too often, your problems slowly creep up. It can be hard to know when enough is enough when you’re stuck on the inside for so long.

Dec. 13, 2019

Your bankruptcy petition is a very important document. You must file it with the Oregon bankruptcy court to start your bankruptcy. This document must contain all the information the court will need to conduct your hearing and finalize your bankruptcy.

Dec. 13, 2019

When you find yourself in over your head with debt, you may consider filing for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy is the process by which you settle with your creditors in court.

Nov. 21, 2019

In Oregon and around the nation, countless people have continued to struggle with how to stay on top of their debt, despite the relatively healthy and booming economy over the last several years. Whether due to excessive out-of-pocket medical costs, job loss, divorce or some other factor, many consumers have found that filing for bankruptcy offers them the chance to start over and be free of their debt.

Nov. 12, 2019

When filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, debtors can have a great portion of their debt discharged. However, creditors can also have a say in the process, and in some cases, creditors may even object to discharges depending on the circumstances. The United States Courts explain how Chapter 7 discharges actually work and what to expect from the process.

Oct. 28, 2019

Starting a new business is an optimistic endeavor, yet the odds are not necessarily in your favor. While approximately 80% of new businesses survive the first year, only about half reach the five-year mark, and two-thirds or so fail before reaching their 10th anniversary.

Oct. 21, 2019

When people approach the process of filing for bankruptcy, they often have a lot of questions and they may have uncertainty regarding various facets of filing for bankruptcy and how this move will affect their life. Before moving forward with a bankruptcy petition, it is critical for people to ensure that they have selected the most suitable option and are aware of how this move will affect their life, financially and in other ways.

Oct. 18, 2019

As an Oregon resident who is currently dealing with debt, you already have enough pressure to deal with without creditors banging your door down in an attempt to intimidate you. You may have heard that filing for bankruptcy can get them to stop harassing you, but how true is this?

Oct. 7, 2019

Daily life can be very hectic for a lot of people, whether their job consumes much of their time (and brings a considerable amount of stress) or they are working through other difficult issues, such as marital problems, depression, etc. Moreover, some people may be very busy because they are training for an important competition or event, or because they simply enjoy finding peace of mind by taking part in certain activities (such as hiking) during this time of the year.