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What is Chapter 7 and How Does It Work?
Chapter 7 is that part (or chapter) of the Bankruptcy Code that deals with liquidation. The Bankruptcy Code is that part of the federal laws that deal with bankruptcy. A person who files under chapter 7 is called a debtor. In a chapter 7 case, the debtor must turn his...
Mentally Ill Defendants Can Represent Themselves?
What happens when a mentally ill defendant is declared competent to stand trial and the decides he wants to represent himself at his trial?In Indiana, he gets denied that Constitutional right and the resulting case makes its way to the U.S. Supreme Court. The high...
Supreme Court Makes Landmark Decision, Sides With Texas
Don't Mess With Texas... We've heard that a million times, but the World Court and the President of the United States are hearing it loud and clear after a recent Supreme Court Ruling. In a 6-3 decision the justices ruled that neither the World Court nor a directive...
Co-Debtor: Understand Their Role in Your Bankruptcy
When an individual files for bankruptcy they may have obtained a loan with a friend, spouse or family member. By doing this, they are on the loan together and enjoy the same benefits of the loan if timely paid as well as the same liabilities if the loan is...
I Want Out! What Happens When Your Bankruptcy Case is Dismissed
Filing a bankruptcy case is the last thing most people ever consider or even want to do. However, there are times when it is the last chance that people may have to get financial relief from their creditors, save their car, or save their home. Once an individual files...