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The Basics of Consumer Bankruptcy

Joseph Devine asked: The rules of consumer bankruptcy were subject to changes under the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA). This act resulted in substantial changes to the bankruptcy code. These changes, while they are broad, … Continue reading

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Collection Agency threatening legal action for item lost in natural disaster?

StripedLife asked: On August 29, 2005 my home and belongings washed away in the storm surge of Hurricane Katrina. Prior to the storm I had financed a computer purchase through Dell. This computer was destroyed in the storm. I now … Continue reading

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