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OakTree Law’s Legal Glossary
Whether on your own or with an attorney, bankruptcy can be challenging. Don’t let legalese
What Is “Undue Hardship” in Student Loan Bankruptcy?
Student loan debt in the U.S. totaled close to $1.7 trillion in 2021, according to
What Are Preferential Payments in Bankruptcy?
Debtors who file for bankruptcy typically don’t have enough money to pay back all their
Debt Consolidation vs. Bankruptcy Pro’s and Con’s
Debt consolidation and bankruptcy are two different ways of managing high amounts of debt.
Your Most Important Bankruptcy Questions Answered
Going through bankruptcy can be an exhausting and confusing time, it’s only natural to be
Housing Foreclosures & COVID-19 Guidance: What You Need to Know
In late June, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced that the moratoriums on foreclosures
What Is a Chapter 13 Hardship Discharge?
Chapter 13 bankruptcy, or the wage earner’s plan, is not typically associated with a discharge
Can I Travel While Filing for Bankruptcy?
There are lots of activities that financial advisors and attorneys warn against while filing for
How Will My Inheritance Affect My Bankruptcy?
Are you worried about how your inheritance will affect your bankruptcy? Unfortunately the answer isn’t
How Many Times Can You File Bankruptcy?
Believe it or not, there’s no limit as to how many times you can file