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Jeff Field & Associates

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  • Serving LaGrange, GA and Troup County, Georgia

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  • Our only business is bankruptcy. Our small law firm has helped thousands of people, in a compassionate way, face their financial problems and resolve them under Chapter 13 and... Read More

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Can I keep money saved from job after losing job, and file bankruptcy?

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Answered by attorney Mark J Markus
Bankruptcy lawyer at Law Office of Mark J. Markus
Whether and to what extent you can keep any assets, including money owed to you from your job, depends on which bankruptcy chapter you file and which state's or federal exemption laws apply in your case. Exemptions are "protections" for value you have in certain assets such that they are "exempt" from collections.  Every state has different exemptions amounts available. Exemption laws are based on the state where you resided for the 2 years prior to filing your bankruptcy case or, if you lived in more than 1 state during that period, in the state where you resided for the greater part of the 180 days prior to that 2 year period.  You need to consult with a bankruptcy attorney in your area for more details. Mark Markus has been practicing exclusively bankruptcy law in California since 1991.  He is a Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization,  AV-Rated by martindale.com, and A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau.  
Whether and to what extent you can keep any assets, including money owed to you from your job, depends on which bankruptcy chapter you file and which state's or federal exemption laws apply in your case. Exemptions are "protections" for value you have in certain assets such that they are "exempt" from collections.  Every state has different exemptions amounts available. Exemption laws are based on the state where you resided for the 2 years prior to filing your bankruptcy case or, if you lived in more than 1 state during that period, in the state where you resided for the greater part of the 180 days prior to that 2 year period.  You need to consult with a bankruptcy attorney in your area for more details. Mark Markus has been practicing exclusively bankruptcy law in California since 1991.  He is a Certified Specialist in Bankruptcy Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization,  AV-Rated by martindale.com, and A+ rated by the Better Business Bureau.  
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If I do bankruptcy, does this wipe the slate clean, or will I still have massive bills to pay?

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Answered by attorney Christian Frederick Paul (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at Law Office of Christian F. Paul
The purpose of bankruptcy is to give the honest debtor a fresh start by discharging (wiping out) most of his debts. There are some debts that are exempt, like student loans, but such things as credit card debt and medical bills and all kinds of other things will no longer be you obligation once the case is over. You may pay any of the discharged debts anyway, if you want and are able to, but you are not obligated to pay any of them. You can find out whether bankruptcy is right for you by making an appointment to speak with a local bankruptcy attorney. Many give a half-hour conference for free. Take proof of your earnings, copies of all property deeds and vehicle registrations, your most recent tax returns, proof of all your current obligations and/or a recent credit report, and a list of your monthly expenses. These will enable the attorney to size up your situation and give you his or her take on your situation.
The purpose of bankruptcy is to give the honest debtor a fresh start by discharging (wiping out) most of his debts. There are some debts that are exempt, like student loans, but such things as credit card debt and medical bills and all kinds of other things will no longer be you obligation once the case is over. You may pay any of the discharged debts anyway, if you want and are able to, but you are not obligated to pay any of them. You can find out whether bankruptcy is right for you by making an appointment to speak with a local bankruptcy attorney. Many give a half-hour conference for free. Take proof of your earnings, copies of all property deeds and vehicle registrations, your most recent tax returns, proof of all your current obligations and/or a recent credit report, and a list of your monthly expenses. These will enable the attorney to size up your situation and give you his or her take on your situation.
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If I am 75 years old and I have 30 thousand dollars in credit card debt, can I declare bankruptcy?

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Answered by attorney Michael Burton McFarland (Unclaimed Profile)
Bankruptcy lawyer at Michael B. McFarland, PA
You can, but it may not be necessary, depending upon your assets and income. If you have no non-exempt assets, and if your income is limited to Social Security and pension funds that can't be attached, you may be "judgment proof". It's best to talk to an experienced bankruptcy attorney to make sure.
You can, but it may not be necessary, depending upon your assets and income. If you have no non-exempt assets, and if your income is limited to Social Security and pension funds that can't be attached, you may be "judgment proof". It's best to talk to an experienced bankruptcy attorney to make sure.
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