Blog Posts in January, 2010
Posted on Jan 26, 2010 By Infinity Law Group
Due to the sinking economy and our culture of “spend now-pay later”, more and more Americans are finding themselves in debt everyday. Some have gotten into debt through no fault of their ...
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Posted on Jan 21, 2010 By Infinity Law Group
Provided there’s no fraudulence, a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy concludes within 3-4 months from the filing date. Once a chapter 7 is filed electronically with the Bankruptcy Court in Boston, the Court ...
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Posted on Jan 19, 2010 By Infinity Law Group
The answer to that depends on if you pick the Massachusetts or Federal exemptions. Massachusetts allows you to keep up to $700 in a car’s equity (value). Let’s say you own a car ...
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Posted on Jan 13, 2010 By Infinity Law Group
If the equity in your home is $500,000 or less, then you won’t have to lose your home in the Boston area. You could choose to file under the Massachusetts state exemptions as opposed to the ...
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Posted on Jan 12, 2010 By Infinity Law Group
A typical personal Chapter 7 Bankruptcy will cost approximately $1500 in attorney fees plus a $299 filing fee in the Boston area. This is also called a “full-service representation” in the ...
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Posted on Jan 11, 2010 By Infinity Law Group
There are three Bankruptcy Courts in Massachusetts – Springfield, Worcester, and Boston. The Boston bankruptcy court is located at: John. W. McCormack Post Office and Court House 5 Post Office ...
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Posted on Jan 8, 2010 By Infinity Law Group
The process of filing can be intrusive because Court documents are public record. The stigma it carries can be emotionally challenging to some. Once bankruptcy is on someone’s record, then he or ...
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Posted on Jan 7, 2010 By Infinity Law Group
Bankruptcy allows someone to have a new beginning in life. It allows someone to resume life with less anxiety, keeps destitute families together, reduces suicide rates, children are better attended ...
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Posted on Jan 6, 2010 By Infinity Law Group
Here is a partial list of Federal Exemptions for bankruptcy. Married couples filing jointly may double all exemptions. • $20,200 for real property including co-ops and and mobile homes • ...
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Posted on Jan 5, 2010 By Infinity Law Group
Exempt property is property one may hold onto and not give up to during bankruptcy. A person called the bankruptcy trustee, who represents creditors and may confiscate some of the property you may ...
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