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Your home is likely your most valuable asset, and you have an interest in maintaining ownership, protecting your equity and preserving your credit rating. This manual describes how you can better protect yourself from scams and deceptive business practices aimed at homeowners. Mortgage fraud, foreclosure rescue schemes and other deceptive practices have invaded our state, offering empty promises and stealing the dream of home ownership. Both Idaho and federal law offer some protections against mortgage fraud. Some of these laws are discussed in this manual.
The work that provided the basis for this page was supported by funding under a grant with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. ILAS is solely responsible for the accuracy of the statements and interpretations contained in this presentation. Such interpretations do not necessarily reflect the views of the federal government.
Usted tiene el derecho de tomar sus decisiones con relación a sus propios intereses y deseos, aún cuando otros no estén de acuerdo con usted. Las Cortes Judiciales de los Estados Unidos, generalmente han tomado en cuenta, los deseos expresados por adultos capaces, especialmente en el área de la salud. Por esta razón es importante declarar por escrito sus deseos personales acerca de sus decisiones monetarias
y de salud mientras usted sea capaz de expresarse claramente...
Si usted es propietario de una vivienda y necesita dinero para pagar cuentas o para hacer reparaciones en su casa, es posible que crea que un préstamo sobre el valor neto de la vivienda (home equity loan en inglés) sea la solución. (Un préstamo sobre el valor neto de la vivienda se refi ere a un préstamo garantizado por la inversión neta en el hogar tras restarla del valor total de la hipoteca.) Pero no todos los
Corporations and partnerships must have an attorney to file a bankruptcy case. Individuals, however, may represent themselves in bankruptcy court. While individuals can file a bankruptcy case without an attorney or "pro se," it is extremely difficult to do it successfully...
What is a garnishment? A garnishment is basically a legal collections tool where a creditor obtains a court order compelling an employer to withhold a portion of an employee’s wages. The amount that can be withheld is capped at 25%, however, the percentage may vary depending on the state issuing the garnishment and the type of debt. The cap applies to all creditors, meaning 25% is the most that can be withheld at any one time. Garnishments, however, are not limited to wages and can involve one time garnishment of bank accounts or personal property.
Employers are not permitted to take adverse action against their employees who file for bankruptcy. Debtors are protected by 11 U.S.C. sec. 525(b). Section A applies to governmental units and Section B applies to private employers. In all my years of practice, I have never had to bring an action or even threaten to bring an action under Section 525. Most employers understand the stress their employees are under and are not insensitive to their plight. More people have filed for bankruptcy than you think...
A common question is whether or not a debtor can keep a credit card after filing for bankruptcy protection and do I have to list the cards I want to keep. If you owe a balance at the time the bankruptcy petition is filed, you must list the debt. This applies regardless of the amount of the debt. If you are worried that you cannot live without a credit card there are a few options. A credit card with a zero balance does not need to be listed and can be used after you file the bankruptcy petition. If you have a card with a low balance, you should pay it off before filing for bankruptcy.
The Federal Trade Commission has created guidance for consumers on whether debt relief or bankruptcy may be right for them.
As a general rule, you cannot discharge back taxes in bankruptcy. Certain income taxes, however, can be discharged under limited circumstances...
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