Bankruptcy exemptions determine what property you can keep, so knowing these limits is crucial before you file.

Bankruptcy discharge refers to the legal process that absolves a debtor from the responsibility of paying certain debts, providing them with a fresh financial start. The exact process varies depending ...

Considers Radiance Capital Receivables Twelve LLC v. Campbell (In re Campbell) where the dischargeability of bankruptcy liens and contempt for violation were at issue.

Bankruptcy Judge David Jones observed that the plaintiff's effort to obtain class-wide relief over Citibank's treatment of ...

Our guide gives you a step-by-step overview of filing for bankruptcy, ...

Even since a major reform of the bankruptcy laws in 2005, discharging private student loans through bankruptcy has been very difficult if not almost impossible. But on Aug. 31, 2020, a court affirmed ...

Rule 523 dictates the debts you can't erase through bankruptcy (and the list might surprise you).

The success rate for student loan borrowers who attempt to discharge their debt in bankruptcy has "jumped" to 87% in recent years, a new study finds. Still, few people pursue the option because of a ...

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