Blog Posts in June, 2010
Posted on Jun 30, 2010 By Infinity Law Group
It is estimated that about 3 out of 4 credit reports contain some sort of inaccurate information on them. The first step to take is to become informed whether there is an error on your credit report. ...
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Posted on Jun 23, 2010 By Infinity Law Group
In certain limited situations, income taxes may be discharged through bankruptcy. If you owe state or federal income taxes, the taxes can be dischargeable if you filed your tax return and: The tax ...
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Posted on Jun 22, 2010 By Infinity Law Group
Many people ask whether they can lose their job if their employer finds out that they filed for bankruptcy or if they can be discriminated against when they apply for jobs because of the bankruptcy ...
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Posted on Jun 18, 2010 By Infinity Law Group
There are many cases where erroneous overpayments were dispensed by the Social Security Administration, Welfare or Unemployment agencies. These government agencies often try to recoup the overpayments ...
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Posted on Jun 17, 2010 By Infinity Law Group
A Chapter 7 bankruptcy has no debt limit on the total debt involved. As for Chapter 13 bankruptcy filings, since 2007 the limit of debt has been $1,010,650 in secured debt, and $336,900 in unsecured ...
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Posted on Jun 16, 2010 By Infinity Law Group
The information contained in documents filed in bankruptcy cases are a matter of public record. These documents can be accessed in the Clerk’s Office during business hours. Unless the document ...
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Posted on Jun 11, 2010 By Infinity Law Group
While you can file bankruptcy without the assistance of a lawyer, it is not advised. Many specific steps must be taken in order to complete a bankruptcy, and one can easily make a mistake, which may ...
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Posted on Jun 10, 2010 By Infinity Law Group
Yes, a debtor, or any other party in interest, will be able to file a motion to convert the case to any other chapter under which the debtor will be eligible to be a debtor. The Bankruptcy Court may ...
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Posted on Jun 3, 2010 By Infinity Law Group
A fraudulent transaction can occur when the debtor transfers property with the intent to hinder, delay, or defraud his or her creditors. Actual fraud requires proof of intent from the person ...
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