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How To Choose The Right Bankruptcy Attorney

Your debt has been accumulating for months, even years. Or maybe a recent event caused your debt to increase quickly. Either way, your mortgage, car loans, credit card debt, all of these expenses have become too much to keep up with. When you’ve exhausted all of your financial options and have faced the reality of

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How Hiring A Debt Counselor Can Help You

In difficult times such as these, it is easy for individuals and families to acquire significant amounts of debt. This is especially true in the age of the credit card. With a swipe of a card the majority of consumers across the country have access to thousands of dollars right at their fingertips. Before you

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How To Protect Your Personal Property During Bankruptcy

How To Protect Your Personal Property During Bankruptcy Making the final decision to file for bankruptcy can be daunting, especially when you take into consideration all of the assets and personal property you’ve worked hard for. At Tom Orr Law we are here to make those decisions less difficult and answer all the “what if”

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Bankruptcy Exemptions in New Jersey

There are a variety of NJ bankruptcy exemptions available to those filing for bankruptcy in the state. These exemptions are an essential aspect of the bankruptcy process because they protect your property from creditors. This blog will educate you on the various New Jersey bankruptcy exemptions. You have two choices when filing for bankruptcy in

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Payday Loans – What You Need to Know

My clients come to me in need of a fresh start. They are getting calls from collection agencies left and right and are often using credit to buy the necessities such as food. Credit cards and mortgages are considered long-term loans.   Payday loans are the most common type of short-term, unsecured lending, offering a

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YOU’RE NOT ALONE

Hundreds of thousands of Americans, including consumers and business owners, file for bankruptcy each year. While many think this situation is the result of overspending, most cases are due to financial hardship such as job loss, costly medical bills, divorce, or a poor economy.

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