http://www.goinglegal.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com If you've filed a Chapter 13 bankruptcy case, you probably know it will take between 3 and 5 years to receive your bankruptcy discharge if you statisfy all the requirements of your Chapter 13 plan (and in the meantime, you enjoy an automatic stay protecti... http://www.goinglegal.com/is-there-a-way-i-can-track-my-chapter-13-bankruptcy-case-2136720.html 23rd March 2011 I'm proud to be an American, and I am a strong supporter of our troops fighting overseas in the War on Terror. So it upsets me to hear about the recent scandal involving JP Morgan Chase illegally foreclosing on the homes of active military personnel. In a... http://www.goinglegal.com/families-suing-jpmorgan-chase-over-illegal-foreclosure-on-active-military-personnel-2116985.html 15th March 2011 A dramatic increase in motorcycle accidents nationwide has recently been reported by the National Highway and Transportation Safety Administration. If you're an avid motorcycle rider you may wonder, why? Motorcycle accidents are so much more often fata... http://www.goinglegal.com/the-differences-between-auto-and-motorcycle-accidents-and-how-it-can-affect-your-claim-1924769.html 30th December 2010 A St. Louis personal injury attorney has been exposed for stealing almost $800,000 from 75 clients. His scheme was finally brought to light when Angelisa Garrett was forced to turn to the attorney general's office for help with her creditors. Angelisa ... http://www.goinglegal.com/personal-injury-attorney-caught-stealing-from-clients-what-can-you-learn-1641007.html 07th July 2010 Part of the Chapter 13 process in Missouri and Illinois includes proposing a repayment plan for your creditors and to finally get out from under your debt. Your chatper 13 payment plan must, however, stay within the rules and requirements in order to be c... http://www.goinglegal.com/how-can-you-make-the-right-chapter-13-payment-plan-in-missouri-and-illinois-1527148.html 30th April 2010 Bankruptcy can not only prevent failure but it can also be a key to success. Can you imagine how much easier it could be to follow your dreams without the burden of debt looming over you?The very second that you decide you don't want to live with the burd... http://www.goinglegal.com/can-you-really-be-a-success-in-life-after-bankruptcy-1526637.html 29th April 2010 Sure! As long as it is for the right reason, that is. For example, your case could need to be reopened if your creditors are violating your discharge and still trying to collect your debt. 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