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The success of the television reality show, Dance Moms, may have been a godsend in helping Abby Lee Miller obtain a successful discharge of her Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Back in 2010, before the first episode of Dance Moms aired, Ms. Miller filed a chapter 11 Bankruptcy.

If you are behind on your house payments and worried about a foreclosure, there are a few steps that you can take in order to avoid a foreclosure. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has recently put new rules in place to help you avoid foreclosure.

For most people who file a chapter 13 or debt consolidation bankruptcy, one of the huge benefits is the ability to discharge certain interest and penalties on certain debts.

In celebrity news, it has recently been reported that pop star, Aaron Carter has filed for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in the middle district of Florida.  Apparently, the pop star life has not gone so well for this 25 year old singer.

The simple and emphatic answer to this is Yes!  At the time that you file your bankruptcy petition, either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, you must list any pending lawsuits or potential claims that you may have stemming

American Roads, LLC recently filed a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in the Southern District of New York.  This filing, however, could have an impact on Alabama residents. American Roads owns and operates four toll bridges in Alabama.

The odds of actually winning the lottery are, unfortunately, pretty slim! The chances, however, are greater that, after seeking bankruptcy protection, you may find yourself the recipient of some type of “windfall”.

Recent news reported that the city of Detroit, Michigan has filed for bankruptcy following the approval of the filing by Michigan Governor Richard Snyder. The city has filed a case under Chapter 9 of the United States Bankruptcy Code seeking protection from creditors.

Despite what most people think, considering the current economy, bankruptcy filings are actually down nationwide. One would think that with the high rate of foreclosures, job losses, sequestration and cut backs that more people would have a need to file bankruptcy.

Yes, you can be denied a bankruptcy discharge but this is a rare occurrence. The most common occurrence is when a Debtor has committed a fairly serious fraud against his creditors. A more common occurrence, but still rare, is being denied a discharge of a single debt for various legal reasons.