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Learn Why Debt Settlement Does Not Deliver on the Promises it Makes

by Paul Y. Lee | Jun 18, 2019 | Bankruptcy

You have likely seen the ads, billboards, commercials, etc. for debt settlement firms. They promise that they can help you pay off your debt quickly and painlessly. They claim to be a better option than bankruptcy. Is there any truth to this? Unfortunately, not...

5 Tips to Follow if You Want to Keep Your Home After a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

by Paul Y. Lee | Jun 7, 2019 | Bankruptcy

When you file Chapter 13 bankruptcy, if your home is in foreclosure that foreclosure will stop. Filing Chapter 13 bankruptcy stops the foreclosure. It gets you a protected legal environment to address the problems with your mortgage. This can be very relieving but it...

A California Bankruptcy Will Show Up on Some Background Checks but Not Others

by Paul Y. Lee | May 21, 2019 | Bankruptcy

If you are like most people considering bankruptcy, you have many questions and concerns. We understand this at The Law Offices of Paul Y. Lee. We are standing by to provide a free consultation so that you can understand what your options are and decide if bankruptcy...

Which of These Three Excuses is Keeping You from Moving Forward with Bankruptcy?

by Paul Y. Lee | May 8, 2019 | Bankruptcy

The truth is that not most people do not feel good about getting into a position of needing to file bankruptcy. At The Law Offices of Paul Y. Lee we have seen many clients wait until they are unnecessarily underwater before filing deciding to file for bankruptcy. We...

Can You Eliminate Medical Debt Through Bankruptcy in California?

by Paul Y. Lee | Apr 22, 2019 | Bankruptcy

No matter how you look at it, healthcare has gotten much more expensive in recent years. This includes the cost of insurance for most people, as well as the debt that can occur if you suffer from a serious illness or injury. If you are facing a seemingly...

A Bankruptcy May Not Stay on Your Credit Report as Long as You Think It Will

by Paul Y. Lee | Apr 10, 2019 | Bankruptcy

Though no one wants to be in a position where they need to file for bankruptcy, the fact of the matter is that it is an option to get rid of debt that has become unmanageable. There are many reasons that people choose not to explore the option of bankruptcy, including...

Follow These Tax Tips if You Have Filed for Bankruptcy

by Paul Y. Lee | Mar 22, 2019 | Bankruptcy

After many years working on California bankruptcy cases, we can offer our clients advice about the process leading up to bankruptcy and beyond. Today we have compiled a few tips that can help ensure you are filing your taxes correctly after you have filed for...

Could the Undue Hardship Exception Allow You to Get Out from Under Student Loan Debt?

by Paul Y. Lee | Mar 12, 2019 | Bankruptcy

The amount of student loan debt has gone up astronomically in recent years. As students graduate and cannot find the jobs they were promised, or are not being offered salaries that would support paying off their student loans, they can end up in a very difficult...

Bankruptcy Fraud Does Happen and Judges Look for It: Discover What They Are Looking For

by Paul Y. Lee | Feb 21, 2019 | Bankruptcy

There are many reasons for a person who is going to file for bankruptcy to work with a bankruptcy attorney. Not following the rules and filing guidelines to the letter can result in a delay in proceedings and many frustrations. In certain situations, it can lead to...

Buying a Home After a California Bankruptcy: How Long Do You Have to Wait?

by Paul Y. Lee | Feb 7, 2019 | Bankruptcy

Once a person’s bankruptcy is discharged, they often have additional questions about bankruptcy. At The Law Offices of Paul Y. Lee we are proud to work with our clients from beginning to end – and that does not necessarily stop the day the bankruptcy is discharged....

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