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Reaffirmation Agreements in Chapter 7

Much has been written already about reaffirmation agreements and this blog will not cover any new ground, but will provide a quick explanation for potential bankruptcy clients.
A reaffirmation agreement is a contract entered into during the pendency of  (usually) a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case which stops the particular debt from being discharged.  In other words, [...]

Can You Only Bankrupt Certain Debts and Keep Others?

Whether you can discharge (bankrupt) specific debts and keep others is a question that over the years I get asked repeatedly. Actually, strangely enough, clients don’t ask it as a question. They state it as if it were completely possible. “I want to get rid of my large debts and keep the [...]