Bankruptcy & Debt Relief

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What To Do After a Fire

What To Do After a Fire

On December 8, 2009 at 3:30 a.m. I woke up and smelled burning wire. A few minutes later our entire house was on fire and my wife and I were lucky to make it out alive. Investigators believe that lightning started the fire. I never thought in a million years that a fire would destroy our home. Looking back we realize that we were not adequately prepared for this disaster. Now I want to use my experience to help you prepare for a disaster and cope with its aftermath

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How to Stop Foreclosure

How to Stop Foreclosure

There are several ways to stop a foreclosure. One of the most common ways to prevent a mortgage company from foreclosing on your home is to file Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. Chapter 13 allows you to reorganize your debt and gives you the opportunity to pay your mortgage arrearage over a 3 or 5 year period. It is important that you consult with an experienced Bankruptcy attorney and file your case before the date that the foreclosure is scheduled.

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How Long After a Foreclosure do I Have to Move Out of my Home?

In Alabama you have ten days after the foreclosure to move out in order to preserve your legal rights. If you move out within that ten day period Alabama law gives you the right to buy back the house for the amount that you owed at the time of the foreclosure. This is called a right of redemption.

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Can I Keep My Home in Alabama Without Paying for it if I File Bankruptcy?

If you file Bankruptcy (either Chapter 13 or Chapter 7) you have to continue to pay for the things that you want to keep. For example, if you owe $12,000 on your car and you file Chapter 13 you will have to pay at least $220.00 per month over a five year period of time to pay off the car.

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Alabama Bankruptcy and Debt Relief Questions

Since calls to my office about bankruptcy have been increasing, I’ve decided to share some bankruptcy FAQs with you. These are short answers to complicated questions. If you are considering filing bankruptcy, it is important that you hire an experienced attorney.

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How to Stop a Foreclosure in Alabama

There are several ways to stop a foreclosure. One of the most common ways to prevent a mortgage company from foreclosing on your home is to file Chapter 13 Bankruptcy. Chapter 13 allows you to reorganize your debt and gives you the opportunity to pay your mortgage arrearage over a 3 or 5 year period. It is important that you consult with an experienced Bankruptcy attorney and file your case before the date that the foreclosure is scheduled. Once the foreclosure sale is held, Chapter 13 cannot save your home. Filing Chapter 13 can also stop vehicle repossessions and may reduce your total monthly expenses.

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Alabama Automobile Accident Legal FAQs

Although I handle many different types of cases I represent a lot of people involved in automobile accidents. Auto accident law can be very complicated because the different traffic laws, insurance coverage, and situations that people get into. Here are some of the most common questions that I get involving automobile accidents.

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How Long After a Foreclosure do I Have to Move Out of my Home?

In Alabama you have ten days after the foreclosure to move out in order to preserve your legal rights. If you move out within that ten day period Alabama law gives you the right to buy back the house for the amount that you owed at the time of the foreclosure. This is called a right of redemption.

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Can I Keep My Home in Alabama Without Paying for it if I File Bankruptcy?

If you file Bankruptcy (either Chapter 13 or Chapter 7) you have to continue to pay for the things that you want to keep. For example, if you owe $12,000 on your car and you file Chapter 13 you will have to pay at least $220.00 per month over a five year period of time to pay off the car.

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Alabama Bankruptcy and Debt Relief Questions

Since calls to my office about bankruptcy have been increasing, I’ve decided to share some bankruptcy FAQs with you. These are short answers to complicated questions. If you are considering filing bankruptcy, it is important that you hire an experienced attorney.

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