How Long Can Credit Card Companies Collect a Debt?

Published on September 27, 2011 by Jeffrey Judge

As a Tucson bankruptcy attorney, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had clients who were by Arizona’s statute of limitations on credit card companies collecting debt from them: some judges interpreted the law as 3 years and others 6 years. So what’s the answer?
New Law to Clarify Arizona…

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Credit Traps after Bankruptcy

Published on September 27, 2011 by Jeffrey Judge

After filing for bankruptcy in Arizona, you need to beware of credit traps. There are many companies that set out to take advantage of your situation, and many Arizona debt collection agencies will try to trick you into reaffirming a debt. When you receive an offer in the mail, especially…

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Student Loans and Bankruptcy

Published on September 27, 2011 by Jeffrey Judge

After filing for bankruptcy in Arizona, many clients ask me if they can still receive student loans after filing. As you are recovering from bankruptcy, you may be ready to take a new step in your career, which can involve going back to school.

The answer isn’t simple.

For federal aid, your…

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Discrimination and Bankruptcy

Published on August 3, 2011 by Jeffrey Judge

Bankruptcy in Arizona is something that a lot of people fear because they believe that current and potential employers will discriminate against them if they see it on their credit report. As a Tucson bankruptcy attorney, I can tell you that this is just not true.

In fact, filing for bankruptcy…

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