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 …
“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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Part of the American dream is being able to work hard and then enjoy retirement. Older Americans should be able to look forward to relaxing in their twilight, enjoying traveling and their grandchildren. But a new study from the Consumer Bankruptcy Project shows us that the rate of seniors 65 and older who have filed …
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Many people frown on those who have to file for bankruptcy, insinuating that they did something wrong. People assume that those who have to file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy do so because they are frivolous spenders. That is not the case. The main reason people end up in financial trouble has nothing …
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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You have finally come to that difficult point in your life. You’ve used all your resources up. You have taken out all the loans you could take. You have decided that you will file for bankruptcy. Many people don’t know that filing for bankruptcy can be one of the smartest financial decisions you make. When …
You’ve used all your resources up. Your credit card debt is through the roof and you took out all the loans you could take. You have come to the point where you have to file for bankruptcy. How does it work? Which bankruptcy option will work best for me? The two main forms of bankruptcy …
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It’s unfortunate that this day had to come. You’ve used all your resources up, whether it be credit card debt or loans. You don’t know what to do at this point. You consider filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. You’ve heard it’s the most common, fastest, and simplest form of bankruptcy. You just want to get …
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Nobody plans to have to file for bankruptcy and we understand that doing so happens at a hard time in your life. Whether you personally are having financial trouble, or your small business is, we want to offer a helping hand through the process. Chapter 7 bankruptcy can become a complicated process, but it doesn’t …
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