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Justia Legal Resources: Bankruptcy Law Center

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When debts pile up, a consumer or a business owner may feel that bankruptcy offers the best way to relieve the mounting stress. Filing for bankruptcy requires careful thought and planning, though. The Bankruptcy Law Center provided by Justia can serve as a reference. How Does Filing for Bankruptcy Protect a Debtor?

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Justia Ask A Lawyer by the Numbers: Second Quarter 2023

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Justia Ask A Lawyer is our free forum where consumers can seek real answers to basic legal questions directly from licensed attorneys! The platform connects individuals with legal questions to knowledgeable lawyers. Then, lawyers in our directory can provide a basic answer that helps the user better understand the law.

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Justia Ask A Lawyer by the Numbers: Fourth Quarter 2022

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As part of furthering that mission, we help consumers and lawyers better connect through our free question and answer forum, Justia Ask A Lawyer. Lawyers can then offer basic answers while gaining increased exposure to potential clients on the Justia platform. Justia’s mission is to make the law free and accessible to all.

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Justia Ask A Lawyer by the Numbers: First Quarter 2023

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Justia Ask A Lawyer is a free question-and-answer forum that connects people with real legal questions to basic answers from real lawyers. Lawyers can offer preliminary information and guidance that can help users better understand the law and the next steps. Justia Ask A Lawyer receives questions in each of the fifty U.S.

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Justia Ask A Lawyer by the Numbers: Third Quarter 2023

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As part of our mission to make the law free and accessible for all, Justia helps consumers connect with legal information directly from lawyers through Justia Ask A Lawyer, our free question-and-answer forum. Justia Ask A Lawyer offers 75+ practice areas for categorizing user inquiries. Which States Submit the Most Questions?

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Justia Legal Resources: Consumer Protection Law Center

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A credit reporting agency also can keep information about a bankruptcy in the consumers file for 10 years. Can I Get Rid of Student Loan Debt Through Bankruptcy? You usually cannot get a discharge of your student loan debt through bankruptcy. However, this seven-year period runs from the date of payment for a tax lien.

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Justia Legal Resources: Foreclosure Law Center

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Can Filing for Bankruptcy Save Your Home? Filing for bankruptcy triggers an “automatic stay,” which brings a temporary halt to foreclosure activities. However, a homeowner should consult a foreclosure defense lawyer who can review their specific situation. However, filing under Chapter 7 may not save your home.

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