Department of Justice Accepting Comments for Proposed Rule
December 19, 2008 by admin
The Department of Justice is currently accepting comments on the rule entitled “Application Procedures and Criteria for Approval of Providers of a Personal Financial Management Instructional Course by United States Trustees.” [Read more]
Bankruptcy Filing Fees
December 15, 2008 by admin
If you are contemplating filing bankruptcy, there are certain fees associated with your filing. Listed below are the statutory fees for a bankruptcy filing:
Chapter 7 Filing Fee: $299.00
Chapter 13 Filing Fee: $274.00
Conversion Fee: $15.00 (Change a Chapter 13 to a Chapter 7)
Amendment Fee: $26.00 per amendment
If you are in need of bankruptcy forms, just e-mail MyLegalEdge.com at staff@mylegaledge.com. We will be sure to contact you promptly.
Senator Durbin Seeks Assistance for Homeowners
December 8, 2008 by admin
Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) will hold a press conference on Tuesday, Dec. 9th, at 12:30 p.m. He will announce that the very first bill he will introduce in the first minute of the first day of the 111th Congress will be his “Helping Families Save Their Homes in Bankruptcy” legislation. Senator Durbin’s intent is that this legislation is included in the economic stimulus package that will be considered in the first weeks of the new Congress
To read the bill go to: Helping Families Save Their Homes.
Understanding Debtor Audits in Bankruptcy
December 3, 2008 by admin
If you are contemplating filing bankruptcy or you have already filed bankruptcy, it is imperative that you understand debtor audits. If you file a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy petition, you may be chosen for a random debtor audit. These audits are courtesy of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005. The audits are focused on determining the accuracy, veracity, and completeness of the petitions, schedules, and other information provided by the debtor. [Read more]
Bankruptcy Terms
November 23, 2008 by admin
Bankruptcy Glossary of Terms
Filing bankruptcy can be a difficult decision. To assist you with the process, MyLegalReview has compiled a list of terms that will be useful in understanding the bankruptcy process. If you are in need of bankruptcy forms, go to MyLegalEdge.com. Just send your request for state specific forms to staff@mylegaledge.com and we will promptly forward your forms to you.
Now, let’s discuss bankruptcy terms. [Read more]
Foreclosure Procedures Change in 12th Judicial Circuit of Florida
November 15, 2008 by admin
Please be aware that if you are involved in foreclosure proceedings in the 12th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida, foreclosure procedures will change as of December 12, 2008. To learn more about the changes, please visit the website of the 12th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida .
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