Northern, Virginia Bankruptcy Attorney
ABOUT THIS BLOG. Hi there. My name is Robert S. Brandt and I am a bankruptcy attorney with offices in Alexandria and Leesburg, Virginia. Allow me to highlight a few things about my blog: The purpose...
View ArticleCan the bank sue your after a foreclosure?
Well, if there was ever a time when the expression “it’s not over until the fat lady sings” comes to mind, it would be in situations where a foreclosure has occurred. Your life has been turned upside...
View ArticleWhat is a Preference in Bankruptcy?
Wondering how to get your mom to hate you? That’s right, I said hate you. As in, you are never invited to Thanksgiving dinner kind of hate you. And by the way, you can substitute “mom” for any other...
View ArticleCan Wells Fargo freeze bank accounts because of Bankruptcy
In Romania, the country where my ancestors are from there is an expression, “Don’t go trying to be more Catholic than the Pope.” And when it comes to Wells Fargo and Wachovia, as you will see below,...
View ArticleWhen Should I See a Bankruptcy Lawyer?
Remember that old Master Card commercial? You know the one that went something like this: Your daughter’s dream wedding dress $3,000, securing the perfect venue for the wedding $5,000, feeding over 100...
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Should I File for Bankruptcy?
So you are sitting there in front of your computer and doing a search online as you contemplate hiring a bankruptcy attorney. You have decided it is finally time for you to file for bankruptcy. Now it...
View ArticleWhy People Declare Bankruptcy?
There are many misconceptions as to why people declare bankruptcy. For starters, filing for bankruptcy is anything but an easy decision for folks. As just about any bankruptcy lawyer will tell you,...
View ArticleDo I have to include all my debts in bankruptcy?
Do you have to include your house in bankruptcy? How about your car, does the car loan have to be included in the bankruptcy? The answers are yes on both counts. The bankruptcy law, in this regard, is...
View ArticleI thought my mortgage and car payment was not part of the bankruptcy?!
I THOUGHT MY MORTGAGE AND CAR PAYMENT WAS NOT PART OF THE BANKRUPTCY?! One of the most difficult and annoying things for people to understand when they file a chapter 7 bankruptcy case is that while...
View ArticleBank just filed a Motion for Relief from the Automatic Stay. Now what?
First thing first, what does a motion for relief from the automatic stay actually mean? It means that at this time you are several months behind on your car or mortgage payment and the bank is...
View ArticleWhen Should I See a Bankruptcy Lawyer?
Remember that old Master Card commercial? You know the one that went something like this: Your daughter’s dream wedding dress $3,000, securing the perfect venue for the wedding $5,000, feeding over 100...
View ArticleWhat Happens After Filing Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
Filing for bankruptcy can be a difficult decision to make, but sometimes it is the best way to start anew and regain control of your finances. If you have decided to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, it’s...
View ArticleCan a Loan Modification Stop Foreclosure in Virginia?
In Virginia, a homeowner who is behind on their mortgage payments may face the threat of foreclosure. Foreclosure is the process by which a lender takes possession of a property due to non-payment of a...
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