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How Much Money Do I Need to File Bankruptcy?

How much money do I need to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy? For a Chapter7 bankruptcy: you must pay all of your attorney fees and court costs prior to the Chapter 7 bankruptcy being filed. However, you may retain our firm for $200.00 and we will get started on your bankruptcy petition. Once all of the fees have been paid, we will file your case and the bankruptcy case will commence! How much money do I need to file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy? For a Chapter 13 bankruptcy: we will file your case for only $295.00 and the required bankruptcy court fees ($310 filing fee, $55.00 credit counseling fee, $49.00 Post Financial Management Course, $38.00 per person Credit Report Fee for a total of $452.00). The remaining fees are paid through the Chapter 13 Plan. For our firm to file your case for the $295.00 we require you to use a…
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What Does The Bible Say About Bankruptcy?

Kansas City Attorneys Offer Insight into Modern Law’s Roots Those who adhere to Judeo-Christian beliefs may be surprised to learn that modern bankruptcy laws actually have roots in the Bible. Bankruptcy, even in the aftermath of our recent recession, still has certain stigmas in the minds of individuals who are struggling to pay household bills and debt. However, the idea that people should not be imprisoned for debt and allowed fresh starts is much older than US Bankruptcy law. An article from “The Kingdom Economy” sparked our interest in the Bible and bankruptcy, and we wish to explore these ideas from a legal perspective. Are the Bankruptcy Time Limitations from the Old Testament? In the Old Testament, there is much discussion about laws regarding borrowers, lenders, and the poor. For instance, in Deuteronomy it says, “At the end of every seven years you shall grant a release. And this is…
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Car Leases in Bankruptcy

If you are considering filing bankruptcy you may be concerned about how your car lease will be handled in the bankruptcy. When you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy you will either assume or reject your car lease. If you elect to assume the car lease you will be able to keep the vehicle and will remain legally obligated under the terms of the lease contract. If you reject the lease you will give back the vehicle and will be released from the lease contract, meaning you will no longer be liable for the payments or fees associated with the lease. Only an experienced Kansas bankruptcy attorney can review your specific circumstances to determine if assuming or rejecting your car lease is in your best interest; however, there are some general guidelines that people use when deciding to assume or reject a care lease. When Should…
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