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		<title>Detroit Bankruptcy Lawyers: What Is A Credit Counseling And Debtor Education Course?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 15 Aug 2010 15:26:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin C. Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ever since Congress pass the mis-named Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA) in 2005, every consumer filer for bankruptcy has to take a Credit Counseling course within 180 days before filing their case and every filer desiring a discharge of their debts must take a debtor education course after their case is filed and before they receive their discharge.]]></description>
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		<title>Detroit Bankruptcy Lawyers: What Is The Minimum Amount Of Debt I Need To File Bankruptcy?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Aug 2010 20:38:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin C. Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a common question asked of us all the time. The answer is simple: There is no minimum amount you need to file bankruptcy. Theoretically, if you have only $1.00 in debt, you can file. Of course, you would never do this on only $1.00 in debt.]]></description>
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		<title>Detroit Bankruptcy Lawyers: Does My Spouse Have To File Bankruptcy With Me?</title>
		<link>http://johnsonwilk.net/?p=474</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Aug 2010 03:35:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin C. Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The age old question that gets put to any bankruptcy attorney. The reasons for this question are endless, but most of the time it is because one spouse does not want the other spouse to know they are filing bankruptcy, or they want to protect the other spouses credit rating. Whatever you reason for this question, the short answer is no, your spouse does not have to file bankruptcy if you are. There is nothing in the bankruptcy code that requires married couples to file jointly. Of course it may be a really bad idea to leave your spouse out.]]></description>
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		<title>Detroit Bankruptcy Lawyers: Will Anyone Know I Filed For Bankruptcy?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Aug 2010 03:17:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin C. Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For some reason, this is the most common question I get asked in the consultation. In the grand scheme of things, this is should be a minor or non-existent question as the purpose of bankruptcy is to get a fresh financial start in life, and not worrying about what other people may think.]]></description>
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		<title>Detroit Bankruptcy Lawyers: Should I Sign A Reaffirmation Agreement?</title>
		<link>http://johnsonwilk.net/?p=439</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Aug 2010 03:19:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin C. Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Reaffirmation agreements are standard in bankruptcy. But before I can explain if you should sign a reaffirmation agreement, we need to understand exactly what a reaffirmation agreement is. A reaffirmation agreement is a contract created by your secured creditor for you to agree to continue making your regular payments on your debt. ]]></description>
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		<title>Detroit Bankruptcy Lawyers: What Is The Difference Between Unsecured And Secured Debt?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Aug 2010 23:14:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin C. Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You have probably heard the terms "Unsecured' and Secured" debt come up many times in your search about bankruptcy and probably wondered what those terms mean. You are not alone, as many of our clients are not sure what they mean or what they are. Once you read this post, you will realize you knew what those terms were all along.]]></description>
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		<title>Detroit Bankruptcy Lawyers: Can I Get Rid Of My Medical Debt In Bankruptcy?</title>
		<link>http://johnsonwilk.net/?p=396</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2010 21:03:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin C. Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This is a very common question we get asked all the time during our consultations, and we see plenty of people with high medical bills. So you are not alone. In fact, one Harvard researcher has stated that everyone in this country is just one medical bill away from filing bankruptcy. This should come as no surprise with the state of the U.S. heath care system.]]></description>
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		<title>Detroit Bankruptcy Lawyers: Can I Pick And Choose Which Credit Cards to File Bankruptcy On?</title>
		<link>http://johnsonwilk.net/?p=392</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 20:15:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin C. Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA["I want to bankrupt this credit card, but I want to keep this one and keep paying on it". This is one of the common statements I hear from my clients at their free consultation. First off, the terminology is wrong. You are bankrupt. You can't bankrupt a debt. In addition, the law presumes you to be bankrupt 90 days prior to your filing. That means, you don't wake up one morning and say "oh, I'm bankrupt".]]></description>
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		<title>Detroit Bankruptcy Lawyers: Can I Keep My Stuff If I File Bankruptcy?</title>
		<link>http://johnsonwilk.net/?p=386</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:41:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin C. Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the biggest myths in bankruptcy, mostly perpetuated by the credit card industry, is that you will lose everything if you file bankruptcy. These myths are constantly being put out there to scare you away from bankruptcy and the debt relief you may desperately may need. For the most part, you can keep everything you own.]]></description>
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		<title>Detroit Bankruptcy Lawyers: Will I Lose My Retirement Accounts If I File Bankruptcy?</title>
		<link>http://johnsonwilk.net/?p=379</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:10:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin C. Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In these trying times, many people are finding any way possible to keep current on their bills. The system they use can be described as "robbing Peter to Pay Paul", but eventually John will come looking for his payment. It is like a house of cards, eventually it will fall.]]></description>
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		<title>Detroit Bankruptcy Lawyers: Mich. Supreme Court Says Insurers Can Use Credit Scores For Setting Rates</title>
		<link>http://johnsonwilk.net/?p=362</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jul 2010 22:17:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin C. Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a recent 4-3 decision, the Michigan Supreme Court has ruled that insurance companies can use credit scores to set insurance rates. The insurance companies have long insisted that there is a link between bad credit scores and bad drivers. That is to say, if you have a low credit score, you must be a bad driver.]]></description>
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		<title>Detroit Bankruptcy Lawyers: What Is A &#8220;Trustee&#8221; In Bankruptcy?</title>
		<link>http://johnsonwilk.net/?p=354</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:52:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kevin C. Johnson</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Regardless if you file a Chapter 13 or a Chapter 7, the United States Trustee will appoint a trustee to your case. These Trustees are usually lawyers or accountants and they will conduct your "341" Meeting.]]></description>
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