Judgment Liens and Home Equity Erosion: The Silent Cost of Ignored Lawsuits Bankruptcy attorney and law professor explains how judgment liens trigger home equity erosion. Don't lose the equity in your home.

Debtors have the tendency to say that creditors can't take their house. True, but they can take your equity. Same difference!

Here's what you need to know to protect your home.

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The Motion for Relief from Stay Versus The Automatic Stay Received a Motion for Relief from Stay? A bankruptcy attorney and law professor explains how creditors try to lift the automatic stay.

Today's blog post focuses on what the motion for relief is when it comes to the automatic stay.

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Foreclosures are up, Unemployment is at a 4-year high, and bankruptcy filings are rising every month!

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Stopping Foreclosure: The Critical Steps When Filing for Bankruptcy Without a Lawyer (Pro Se) Don't lose your home! File the Suggestion of Bankruptcy in Chapter 7 & 13 bankruptcy to save your home from foreclosure.

The automatic stay in bankruptcy stops most lawsuits from moving forward, including the automatic stay, but do you know about the Suggestion of Bankruptcy?

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Why Record Debt $18.59T Guarantees a Bankruptcy Surge in 2026 Bankruptcy attorney & law professor explains the debt-to-bankruptcy lag & the record debt that guarantees a surge in bankruptcy filings.

While the U.S. household debt reaches record highs and bankruptcies are rising, there's still a lag. In today's blog post, I explain why and why bankruptcies are expected to surge come 2026.

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Becoming the Ideal Bankruptcy Client A bankruptcy attorney and professor explains how to be the ideal bankruptcy client. Maximize your success & avoid errors at the 341 Meeting.

Considering filing for bankruptcy? Here are some tips from the perspective of a bankruptcy lawyer for debtors, so the process can be smooth.

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The Surprise Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Debtors Rarely See Coming: The Plan Payment is Not Permanent A bankruptcy lawyer and professor explains why your Chapter 13 plan payment is not fixed and could increase.

Today's blog focuses on Chapter 13 bankruptcy and the payment plan. Unfortunately, most debtors are not advised by their attorney that the plan payment is not fixed, and could increase!

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Household debt is at $1.2 trillion plus! Bankruptcy filings are rising each month for businesses & consumers, and those figures will continue to rise!

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Schedule I (Income) of the Bankruptcy Petition: Avoid Pitfalls That Force Chapter 13 or Dismissal Bankruptcy Attorney & published professor explains the common errors on Schedule I (Income) and Schedule J (Expenses) Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

Here's my latest blog reviewing the critical issues of Schedule I (Income) of the bankruptcy petition.

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Stripping a Second Mortgage: A Smart Way to Regain Financial Control
Struggling with multiple mortgages? Stripping a second mortgage can help you eliminate excess debt and regain financial stability.
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Erase Debt, Rebuild Life: How Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Can Help You Start Over
At SunCoast Law, our Chapter 7 Bankruptcy attorneys help you start fresh, stop collection calls, & rebuild financial stability with confidence.
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"Should I file for bankruptcy if a debt collector won't leave me alone?" bit.ly/3kBuoUJ
Short answer: No!
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Research by S&P Global Market Intelligence states that this year is “on track to be one of the busiest years for filings in more than a decade" for corporate bankruptcies.

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The Declaration of Schedules on the Bankruptcy Petition Understand the Declaration of Schedules to navigate your bankruptcy petition with confidence and ease. Learn more now!

In today's blog post and video, I review the Declaration of Schedules and some of the issues you could encounter if using a paralegal or bankruptcy petition preparer.

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Chapter 13 Mortgage Relief You Can Trust
Get reliable second mortgage relief with Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Protect your home and regain control of your finances with help from SunCoast Law.
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Becoming the Ideal Bankruptcy Client Get insights into what it takes to be the ideal client for a bankruptcy lawyer. Avoid surprises and be honest.

Considering filing for bankruptcy? Here's my suggestions to be the ideal client.

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IRAs and 401K Plans Aren’t Always Safe in Bankruptcy Discover exemptions and how they protect your IRA or 401k when you file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

Exemptions protect your assets when you file for bankruptcy. So while retirement accounts are protected, this one mistake could cost you.

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Understanding the Georgia Bankruptcy Exemptions Explore essential Georgia Bankruptcy Exemptions to safeguard your assets during bankruptcy filings across the state.

Here's today's blog post that focuses on the bankruptcy exemptions in Georgia.

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Filing for bankruptcy? Here's my first video of a series reviewing the bankruptcy petition.

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Here's my first video of a series reviewing the different sections of the bankruptcy petition, starting with Official Form 101.

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Bankruptcy Chapter 7, 11, 12, or 13 – Which One Fits Your Financial Situation?
Choose the right bankruptcy chapter depends on your income, assets & debt type. Learn the key differences.
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Tips for Hiring a Bankruptcy Lawyer Choosing a bankruptcy lawyer? Get expert guidance on finding the right attorney to help you achieve the fresh start you deserve.

Considering filing for bankruptcy? Here are some tips on hiring a bankruptcy lawyer.

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Save the Date! Ward and Smith is sponsoring the SCBLA's 35th Annual Seminar from March 28-30, 2025, in Asheville, NC. Get ready for insightful discussions and networking with industry leaders. See you there! buff.ly/kw3G9Y3 #BankruptcyLaw #CLE #AshevilleNC #Bankruptcy #BankruptcyAttorney

Facing Foreclosure? It’s not too Late to Save Your Home Stop foreclosure in its tracks with Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Learn how the automatic stay can buy you time to save your home.

What is the automatic stay? It temporarily stops lawsuits, whether a wage garnishment, car repo., or foreclosure.

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Do Creditors Attend 341 Bankruptcy Meetings? Learn about the 341 meeting of creditors and the 2004 examination, and the bankruptcy petition and how it affects debtors and creditors.

What happens at the meeting of creditors? Do creditors appear? Here's what you need to know!

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Facing Foreclosure? It’s not too Late to Save Your Home Stop foreclosure in its tracks with Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Learn how the automatic stay can buy you time to save your home.

How can you stop a foreclosure, car repossession, or wage garnishment? The automatic stay is a powerful tool in the bankruptcy arsenal that could protect you!

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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in 4 Months? You Got This! Discover the Chapter 7 bankruptcy timeline, the 341 Meeting of Creditors, and the role of your attorney and trustee.

How does Chapter 7 bankruptcy work? Here's a timeline summary!

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Great! The Bankruptcy Trustee Abandoned Your Car In Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases, the bankruptcy trustee will ask questions at the 341 meeting of creditors about your car.

What happens with your car when you file for bankruptcy? What happens when the trustee "abandons" your car? I will explain your options in this blog post.

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Maximize Savings with Chapter 13 Cramdown | Bankruptcy Blog Besides protecting nonexempt assets, the Chapter 13 bankruptcy plan can reduce your car loan balance with a cramdown.

Ever hear of a bankruptcy cramdown? It could save you thousands on your car loan!

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