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Fighting Abusive Debt Collectors

Monica Johnson was being harassed and threatened by debt collectors until she fought back and sued. As Susan Koeppen reports, this is one of many similar cases.
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Congress may extend bankruptcy relief to private student loans

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College graduates overwhelmed by private student loans could see bankruptcy relief if proposed legislation makes its way through Capitol Hill. Supporters of the Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2010 argue that private borrowers lack important consumer protections that come with federal loans — such as deferment plans and income-based repayment options. Under […]

North East Texas Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Debt Relief Attorney J. Brian Allen Opens New Office In Sulphur Springs

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5 MYTHS ABOUT BANKRUPTCY

From StayViolation.com

Day 1 Filing Chapter 13 - Stopping the Foreclosure And Repossession

Individuals file Chapter 13 Bankruptcy for one or more reasons or a combination of factors.  The higher percentage of individuals I have represented file Chapter 13 to stop a foreclosure sale by their mortgage company.  Foreclosure sale proceedings are initiated by the mortgagee because the debtors were delinquent on payments to their mortgage company.  Another […]