Blog Posts in 2011
Posted on Apr 18, 2011 By Steven Hart, Attorney
To qualify for relief under chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Code, the debtor may be an individual, a partnership, or a corporation or other business entity. Subject to a means test for individual debtors, ...
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Posted on Apr 17, 2011 By Steven Hart, Attorney
Debtors should be aware that there are several alternatives to chapter 7 relief. For example, debtors who are engaged in business, including corporations, partnerships, and sole proprietorships, may ...
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Posted on Mar 26, 2011 By Steven Hart, Attorney
Any person who operates a motor vehicle within the State of Rhode Island is deemed to have given his or her consent to chemical tests of his or her breath, blood, and/or urine for the purpose of ...
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Posted on Mar 12, 2011 By Steven Hart, Attorney
The Rhode Island Family Court has jurisdiction to hear and determine all motions for support of children. The court also has the jurisdiction to enforce and modify any order or decree granting child ...
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Posted on Mar 8, 2011 By Steven Hart, Attorney
A chapter 13 bankruptcy is also called a wage earner's plan. It enables individuals with regular income to develop a plan to repay all or part of their debts. Under this chapter, debtors propose a ...
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Posted on Mar 7, 2011 By Steven Hart, Attorney
A fundamental goal of the federal bankruptcy laws enacted by Congress is to give debtors a financial "fresh start" from burdensome debts. This goal is accomplished through the bankruptcy discharge , ...
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Posted on Mar 6, 2011 By Steven Hart, Attorney
With the drastic decline seen in Rhode Island housing values, many individuals are finding themselves in situations where the balances of their mortgages exceed the fair market value of their home. In ...
Continue reading "What is "Lien Stripping" in bankruptcy and how can it reduce my mortgage payments." »
Posted on Mar 2, 2011 By Litigation
We are pleased to announce the launch of our Litigation Blog.
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