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"I heard the judge is mean. I'm too scared to file bankruptcy."

Typically, a debtor's involvement with the bankruptcy judge is very limited. In most cases a debtor will not appear in court and will not...

May the debtor pay a discharged debt after the bankruptcy case has been concluded? A debtor who has received a discharge in bankruptcy...

May an employer terminate a debtor's employment solely because the person filed a bankruptcy or failed to pay a discharged debt? The law...

"What are the various types of bankruptcy available to me, and what are the differences between them?" is a question that I am often...

Generally, you can file bankruptcy at any time - even after you have been sued, even after someone has taken a judgment against you. The...

While many people may feel embarrassed about filing bankruptcy, contrary to popular belief, not everyone will know that you have filed....

Many people assume that they will lose their home or their personal property ("stuff") if they file for bankruptcy relief. Most of the...

Update: The Law Office of Jay W. Vaughan is currently "open" to assist you with your legal needs. The COVID-19 pandemic has altered our...

If nonbankruptcy alternatives are not feasible (or desired), most debtors must choose between a proceeding under chapter 7 of the...

This might sound like a simple question, but the answer is much more complicated. According to the Consumer Bankruptcy Handbook,...

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