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What is Bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy is a legal proceeding in which a person who cannot pay his or her bills can get a fresh financial start. The right to file for bankruptcy is provided by federal law, and all bankruptcy cases are handled in federal court. Filing bankruptcy immediately stops all creditors from seeking to collect debts from a petitioner, at least until the debts are sorted out according to the law.
What Can Bankruptcy Do?
Bankruptcy makes it possible to—
What is Identity Theft?
Identity Theft is the largest consumer complaint filed with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). If you have been the victim of identity theft, it could mean someone has used your name make to:
1. make purchases,
2. get credit cards,
3. rent an apartment or
4. obtain utilities without your permission.
About LawHelp.org
LawHelp.org was created for people living on low-incomes and the legal organizations that serve them. LawHelp.org provides referrals to local legal aid and public interest law offices, basic information about legal rights, self-help information, court information, links to social service agencies, and more. Also, LawHelp provides general forms that may be used by the public for accessing the courts. We have included various LawHelp forms that may assist you in Missouri.
What You Need to Know Before You File Bankruptcy.
If you click on this link you will be leaving this website.
LSSM has prepared a bankruptcy brochure explaining how the bankruptcy process works. Click on the document below to learn more.
In 1977, the United States Congress passed the “Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.” Congress said there were abusive actions being taken by many debt collectors. Congress found that these practices invaded privacy. Click on the following document to find about your rights when dealing with debt collectors.
Upsolve is a national nonprofit corporation that helps low-income Americans file Chapter 7 bankruptcy for free. If you have decided you need to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you might qualify for free legal assistance from Upsolve. Click on the following link to go to Upsolve
If you click on this link you will be leaving this website.
What is human trafficking?
Human trafficking is a public health issue that impacts individuals, families, and communities. Traffickers exploit other human beings by targeting at-risk populations including persons who have experienced or been exposed to other forms of violence or sexual abuse, and persons disconnected from stable support networks such as runaway and homeless youth, unaccompanied minors, migrant farm workers, and persons displaced during natural disasters. Human trafficking includes labor and sex trafficking.
If you are or you know someone that is a victim of human trafficking you can call the Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.
For more information you can go to the Missouri Attorney General Office website and search for current information.
What is bankruptcy?
In bankruptcy, a person or business may restructure debt payments or discharge debts. There are four major forms of bankruptcy, two that are limited to individuals (or married couples) and two that are primarily for businesses.
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What is Bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy is a legal proceeding in which a person who cannot pay his or her bills can get a fresh financial start. The right to file for bankruptcy is provided by federal law, and all bankruptcy cases are handled in federal court. Filing bankruptcy immediately stops all creditors from seeking to collect debts from a petitioner, at least until the debts are sorted out according to the law.
What Can Bankruptcy Do?
Bankruptcy makes it possible to—
What is Identity Theft?
Identity Theft is the largest consumer complaint filed with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). If you have been the victim of identity theft, it could mean someone has used your name make to:
1. make purchases,
2. get credit cards,
3. rent an apartment or
4. obtain utilities without your permission.
About LawHelp.org
LawHelp.org was created for people living on low-incomes and the legal organizations that serve them. LawHelp.org provides referrals to local legal aid and public interest law offices, basic information about legal rights, self-help information, court information, links to social service agencies, and more. Also, LawHelp provides general forms that may be used by the public for accessing the courts. We have included various LawHelp forms that may assist you in Missouri.
What You Need to Know Before You File Bankruptcy.
If you click on this link you will be leaving this website.
LSSM has prepared a bankruptcy brochure explaining how the bankruptcy process works. Click on the document below to learn more.
In 1977, the United States Congress passed the “Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.” Congress said there were abusive actions being taken by many debt collectors. Congress found that these practices invaded privacy. Click on the following document to find about your rights when dealing with debt collectors.
Upsolve is a national nonprofit corporation that helps low-income Americans file Chapter 7 bankruptcy for free. If you have decided you need to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you might qualify for free legal assistance from Upsolve. Click on the following link to go to Upsolve
If you click on this link you will be leaving this website.
What is human trafficking?
Human trafficking is a public health issue that impacts individuals, families, and communities. Traffickers exploit other human beings by targeting at-risk populations including persons who have experienced or been exposed to other forms of violence or sexual abuse, and persons disconnected from stable support networks such as runaway and homeless youth, unaccompanied minors, migrant farm workers, and persons displaced during natural disasters. Human trafficking includes labor and sex trafficking.
If you are or you know someone that is a victim of human trafficking you can call the Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.
For more information you can go to the Missouri Attorney General Office website and search for current information.
What is bankruptcy?
In bankruptcy, a person or business may restructure debt payments or discharge debts. There are four major forms of bankruptcy, two that are limited to individuals (or married couples) and two that are primarily for businesses.
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