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Revised Paid Leave Act on Verge of Approval
New Jersey's legislature is on the verge of passing a bill providing employee with up to 6 weeks paid leave
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Effect of Bankruptcy on Spousal and Child Support Obligations
This article discusses how child support obligations are affected in bankruptcy cases.
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02/26/08 [Bankruptcy] - Effect of Bankruptcy on Spousal and Child Support Obligations
This article discusses how child support obligations are affected in bankruptcy cases.
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01/26/08 [Bankruptcy] - The Automatic Stay in Bankruptcy Explained
The Automatic Stay in bankruptcy provides protection against various legal actions and gives you a chance to reorganize your financial affairs.
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01/17/08 [Bankruptcy] - Banks Need To Work Out More Loans On Brink of Foreclosure and Bankruptcy
The Mortgage Bankers Association has reported that banks are doing more to help borrowers avoid foreclosure and bankruptcy, but our experience is that they are not doing enough.
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01/13/08 [Bankruptcy] - Some Frequently Asked Questions in Chapter 13 Bankruptcies Answered
This Article covers frequent questions of clients that are considering a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy in New Jersey.
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01/01/08 [Bankruptcy] - THE MEANS TEST AND MEDIAN INCOME UNDER BANKRUPTCY EXPLAINED
This article explains in detail median income leval and means testing under the new bankruptcy laws.
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12/14/07 [Bankruptcy] - New Legislation Introduced By Senate Would Help Homeowners Facing Higher Mortgage Payments Avoid Bankruptcy
A new bill passed increasing the loan limits on FHA loans that will help homeowners avoid bankruptcy or foreclosure or get out of bankruptcy.
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12/13/07 [Bankruptcy] - Proposed Law Gives Bankruptcy Courts Power to Modify Mortgages
The House Judiciary Committee voted in favor of a bankrutpcy bill that would allow bankruptcy courts the power to modify certain home mortgages.
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12/10/07 [Bankruptcy] - The Bush Bailout Plan Will Not Help Those In Bankruptcy and Foreclosure
The Bush subprime rate freeze plan will not help those behind on their mortgage and facing bankruptcy or those already in bankruptcy.
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12/02/07 [Bankruptcy] - Change Desperately Needed to help New Jersey Borrowers out of Foreclosure Crisis
Various bills have been proposed in the last few months on bankruptcy reform and giving relief to those in foreclosure due to mortgage debt. Some change is needed now.
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11/27/07 [Bankruptcy] - DISCHARGING DELINQUENT TAXES AFTER BANKRUTCY REFORM IS STILL POSSIBLE
Dischargable taxes in bankruptcy is a viable option even after the 2005 changes to the federal bankruptcy laws.
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11/23/07 [Bankruptcy] - Increase in Foreclosures and Bankruptcies
Congress must step in to revamp the bankruptcy laws to give debtors the ability to restructure these subprime adjustable rate loans so that they can save their homes.
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11/18/07 [Bankruptcy] - The Changes in the Bankruptcy Laws Affect the Ability of a Debtor to Stop a Foreclosure
The new bankruptcy laws affect the ability of a debtor to obtain a stay in a foreclosure.
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11/10/07 [Bankruptcy] - Questionable Fees Charged By Mortgage Companies and Banks in Bankruptcy Cases
Banks and mortgage companies are overcharging debtors on loans in bankruptcy cases in New Jersey
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11/04/07 [Bankruptcy] - 401k, ERISA Plan and Other Retirement Plans Are Protected in Bankruptcy
This Blog explains how a debtor in bankruptcy in New Jersey can exempt pension plan assets from the reach of creditors
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10/27/07 [Bankruptcy] - New Decision Effects Homeowner's Rights in Trying To Save Home
Because of a new court decision, it is critical that a person contact a lawyer when they receive notice of a foreclosure on their house early in the process so that the homeowner can get a chance to cure the mortgage through a chapter 13 bankruptcy.
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