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Famous People Who Filed Bankruptcy

Do only broke or penniless people file bankruptcy? Not at all.  If you decide to file bankruptcy, you will be among many of the rich and even famous that have also faces financial difficulty. Here are a few names of people who filed for bankruptcy that you may recognize. Many…

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NACBA 20th Annual Convention: San Antonio, TX

I have been a member of NACBA (National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys) for quite some time and was able to attend the 20th annual convention this year which was held in beautiful San Antonio, TX. I would strongly suggest that you bookmark the NACBA site as a resource for…

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MPB Money Talks discusses Bankruptcy Chapters and Recovery

Frank Coxwell explains bankruptcy chapters & how to recover from bankruptcy. To listen to the program, click here I joined the Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) show – Money Talks – on June 18, 2013 to discuss the topic of bankruptcy, what the different chapters have to offer consumers, and how to…

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Jackson Lawyer Frank Coxwell

To review the various commercials of bankruptcy and mortgage attorney Frank Coxwell as seen on TV in Mississippi, click here to go to our Media page.  Mr. Coxwell covers various areas of bankruptcy and mortgage legal options available in Mississippi to consumers struggling with financial issues. Stop garnishments. Stop Foreclosure.…

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Can bankruptcy help me get my utilities turned back on?

Is your water or electric power turned off?  Bankruptcy can help. As soon as you file bankruptcy the utility company must restore your service. If the company is threatening to shut off your water, power or gas, then the bankruptcy will stop the cutoff process. The bankruptcy can also wipe…

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Will my job, my family, or my friends know that I filed bankruptcy?

No. Although a bankruptcy case is a public record, it is not that easy to find. Bankruptcy information is not published in any Mississippi newspaper that I am aware of. Yes, one of your nosey neighbors could go to the bankruptcy court and ask but that is a lot of…

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Foreclosure Prevention Week MPB Money Talks Radio

I had the pleasure of being a guest again on the Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MPB) show – Money Talks – on April 02, 2013.  It was “Foreclosure Prevention Week” so we spent the hour discussing the process of foreclosure in Mississippi and the options available to consumers to save their home. If…

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Must I be current on my house to file chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Yes and No. In most cases as long as you are up to date on your house payments you can keep your home. If you are not current, the bankruptcy filing protects the home from foreclosure and this could give you the time you need to get caught up, if…

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Must I be current on my car to file chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Yes and No.  In most cases as long as you are up to date on your vehicle payments you can “reaffirm” the debt and keep your vehicle. The finance company has to agree to allow you to keep the vehicle and they will always agree if you are current. If…

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