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Avoiding foreclosure may be possible with these steps
Rather than tapering off, the number of foreclosures is on the rise.

Know your legal rights if sued for foreclosure
If you have been served with foreclosure papers, you have several legal rights that may help you work out a settlement with the lender.

Filing for bankruptcy under the Bankruptcy Code
If you’re in debt, you’re not alone. Millions of people struggle to make ends meet each month. But if your debt is serious – that is, you’re unable pay your monthly bills ― filing for personal bankruptcy may be something to consider, albeit a method of last resort.

Filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy is complex
The 2005 Federal Bankruptcy Law changed the way in which a person is eligible to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

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