Frequently asked questions about bankruptcy and how it affects family relationships. We understand that when you’re making financial decisions you’re usually thinking about the people close to you! We’re a close-knit family business ourselves. There are a few questions we see over and over when it comes to bankruptcy and family, and we want to […]
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Are you struggling to make your mortgage payments? Maybe you’ve even missed some? If you’re in trouble and afraid of losing your home we should be your first call. We have several ways we can help! The most common way to stop a foreclosure is with a Chapter 13 bankruptcy which we go over in
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If you’ve had trouble making car payments and are facing repossession we can help! We get it. Car payments and other bills are higher than they’ve ever been. And many people here in Oregon really need their cars! So what can you do if you’ve fallen behind or missed a few payments and your lender
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Did you know you are entitled to a free copy of your credit report every year? It’s becoming easier to see your overall score these days, more and more credit card companies are providing free access to that information. And while your score is important, so is the rest of your credit report. We like
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If you’ve ever been served with a credit card summons, or a threatening letter from a collection agency then you know – it’s terrifying. Your stomach drops and you feel helpless. Credit card companies and debt collection agencies are counting on your fear. Mostly, because there are so many things about debt collection they don’t
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If you got behind on your rent at the beginning of the pandemic, then you probably know that many of the protections put in place for renters because of the COVID-19 pandemic are coming to a close. Rents are due, and in February 2022 the grace period for catching up on rent payments ended. This
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The short answer is yes, usually. We can help you stop impending foreclosure when you file bankruptcy. The longer answer is that there are two common types of bankruptcy, Chapter 7 and Chapter 13, and they offer different kinds of foreclosure protection. We can give you a quick overview here for how bankruptcy can stop
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Are you nervous and wish you had a better picture of what would actually happen after you decide to talk to us about filing bankruptcy? Do you wish you could talk to someone who has been in your shoes? You’re not alone! Because bankruptcy feels so personal and sometimes painful it’s hard to find people
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If you’re dealing with debt and considering bankruptcy you’re probably worried about your credit score. How will bankruptcy affect your credit score and will you ever recover? You can see here how bankruptcy might affect your credit score. But most importantly, we want you to know you can and will recover financially after bankruptcy. Rebuilding
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At Rank & Karnes Law, P.C. we specialize in bankruptcy, but often have clients who may need other attorney services. So we’re happy to announce that we’ve expanded into family law practice with a talented new attorney, Brittney F. Rank. Financial problems often go hand in hand with family problems so can now offer an
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