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Month: December 2017

Bankruptcy Basics – The Automatic Stay and Bankruptcy Discharge

The United States Bankruptcy Code provides relief to people who are overwhelmed with debt.  The primary benefit is that, with certain exceptions, creditors are prevented from collecting their debts through the automatic stay and bankruptcy discharge. The Automatic Stay As soon as a bankruptcy case is filed, the automatic stay goes into effect.  The automatic stay prevents a creditor from…

Types of easements

People who buy or sell real estate in Pennsylvania should always take the time to learn about any potential easements on a property as this may impact them as a buyer or as a seller in case a prospective buyer has concerns about a particular easement. As explained by Trulia, an easement does not give someone else free reign to…

Addressing underage DUI charges

When a younger person is accused of operating a vehicle while drunk, their future may be thrown off course right away. These charges could have a far-reaching impact on future opportunities and may also affect them in the present, such as having a negative influence on their performance in class. Moreover, other penalties may create challenges, from the loss of driving…

Be careful with spending even if you plan to file bankruptcy

Certain times of the year, such as the winter holidays and your loved ones’ birthdays, can lend themselves to more credit card spending than you would undertake other times of the year. Summer may also seem like a tempting time to spend because it is a popular time to vacation. However, if you are considering a bankruptcy filing, especially to…