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Should I try debt settlement before bankruptcy?

Started by starting_over_20261 month agoCA

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by starting_over_2026 · 1 month ago
Can I file bankruptcy without my spouse?

Started by willow_oak1 month agoCA

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by willow_oak · 1 month ago
Can I file business bankruptcy as a sole proprietor?

Started by smb_owner1 month agoCA

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by smb_owner · 1 month ago
If I file bankruptcy in January, do I lose my tax refund?

Started by newleaf20261 month agoCA

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by newleaf2026 · 1 month ago
Do I really have to take a credit counseling class?

Started by deepwater1 month agoCA

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by deepwater · 1 month ago
Which debts survive bankruptcy?

Started by rosa_p1 month agoCA

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by rosa_p · 1 month ago
What's the 341 meeting actually like?

Started by j_ramos1 month agoCA

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by j_ramos · 1 month ago
Can Chapter 13 actually save my house?

Started by willow_oak1 month agoCA

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by willow_oak · 1 month ago
Can I file bankruptcy if I'm a green card holder?

Started by luz_g1 month agoCA

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by luz_g · 1 month ago
Are student loans dischargeable now?

Started by deepwater1 month agoCA

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by deepwater · 1 month ago
How fast does credit recover after bankruptcy?

Started by starting_over_20261 month agoCA

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by starting_over_2026 · 1 month ago
Means test confusion — do I qualify for Chapter 7?

Started by j_ramos1 month agoCA

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by j_ramos · 1 month ago
Will I lose my car in bankruptcy?

Started by quietsail1 month agoCA

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by quietsail · 1 month ago
Chapter 7 vs Chapter 13 — how do I know which?

Started by newstart_20261 month agoCA

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by newstart_2026 · 1 month ago
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