A recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit marks a major milestone for homeowners in Chapter 7 bankruptcy by allowing debtors to strip off a wholly unsecured second mortgage.
While the Fair Credit Reporting Act allows current and prospective employee’s credit scores and related information to be used by employers, the United States Bankruptcy Code expressly prohibits employers from discriminating against employees for seeking bankruptcy protection.
This week, Florida Housing announced the expansion of a federal foreclosure prevention program called the “Hardest Hit Fund” throughout the State of Florida. On Monday, April 18, 2011, Florida homeowners facing possible mortgage foreclosure will be able to apply …
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Today’s economic situation has cast a shadow over the golden years of retirement for many seniors, but bankruptcy can help seniors struggling just to get by, let alone pay high credit card balances and medical bills.
