Articles for tag: Chapter 7, Filing Bankruptcy, Harassing Phone Calls

Is Bankruptcy Right for Me?

In the United States alone over a million people file for bankruptcy each year. If you’re finding it impossible to pay the bills these days bankruptcy could be an option for you as well. There are two different types of bankruptcy: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. One allows you to erase all debt in a ...

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How to Stop Harassing Phone Calls from Men

People value their homes and private sanctuaries so much. That is why even just a small intrusion or violation of our private space would make us feel stressful, frightful, and even mad. A woman, in the comfort of her own home, apartment or office, will really feel frightened, distressed and angry if she receives harassing ...

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A Comparison of Two Raymond Carver Short Stories

A writer’s personal, emotional state is often reflected in his or her writing, and nowhere is this more apparent than in the case of Raymond Carver. Making Literature Matter offers us two of Carver’s stories; the first, entitled “The Bath”, is an original work, while the second, “A Small, Good Thing”, is a revision of ...

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Cohabitation Laws: The Legalities of Unwed Couples Living Together

It is Christmas 2006 and I just turned on the TV and there’s a big, blue banner that reads “JAMES BROWN HAS DIED” and I’m pretty certain that the news anchor is talking about the legendary but sometimes troubled singing phenom and not the hefty sportscaster that always wears nice suits. As the day passed, ...

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What Happens During Debt Mediation

If you are facing a lawsuit because of an outstanding credit card debt, you may be called into Debt Mediation. I recently observed several debt mediation cases in Florida, and here are some things they all had in common. I cannot offer specifics about the cases I witnessed, or give you legal advice – these ...

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How to Stop Collection Agency Harassment

With many Americans underemployed or unemployed, already strained finances are leaving families unable to pay many of their bills and everyday household expenses. Late and unpaid credit card bills, home loans, bank loans, car loans, private student loans and others are causing some collection agencies to resort to some unethical and even illegal tactics. Many ...