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Firing Or Discriminating Against An Employee For Filing Bankruptcy: Is Bankruptcy Discrimination Illegal In Utah?

Is it illegal for Utah employers to fire, discriminate or retaliate against employees for being bankruptcy debtors, being insolvent before or during the case, or failing to pay a debt that was discharged in bankruptcy? This is the question our Salt Lake City Chapter 7 bankruptcy attorney from Justin M. Myers, Attorney-at-Law, LLC, receives more …

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Can I File For Bankruptcy Alone If I’m Married In Utah? Filing Individually vs. Jointly With Your Spouse

More often than not, married spouses share joint debts. But there are cases where only one spouse has debts. That is why the question “Can I file for bankruptcy by myself if I’m married?” pops up every once in a while. In short, the answer to the question is: Yes, you can file for bankruptcy …

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The Cost Of Filing For Bankruptcy In Utah Is Discouraging, But You Can Get Discounted Attorney Fees

If you are considering filing for bankruptcy, it is most likely because you can no longer afford to pay your bills or put food on the table. But here’s something you need to understand once and for all: filing for bankruptcy is not free. In fact, the costs of filing for bankruptcy in Utah tend …

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Millennials Rack Up Debt, And Not Just Student Loans

“Despite recognizing that debt is dangerous waters, Americans are jumping in with both feet and struggling to stay afloat.” That is what Emily Holbrook, director of planning for Northwestern Mutual, told CNBC recently. We hear about younger Americans being drowned in students loans all the time. It is true, over 44 million Americans have student …

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Signing a Reaffirmation Agreement During Bankruptcy: Is It a Smart Move?

When filing for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy with an attorney in Salt Lake City, you generally have the option of signing a reaffirmation agreement for certain debts. These agreements state that you will still be personally liable for named debts after bankruptcy. Essentially, they eliminate bankruptcy benefits for that one particular debt. As bankruptcy lawyers, …

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