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Need to Know About Debt Negotiation and Settlement?

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Bankruptcy will wipe out credit card debt, medical bills, and personal loans, but will not eliminate primary obligation debt; things like student loans, child and spousal support, and newer tax debt. Bankruptcy can also stop or delay a home or mortgage foreclosure, stop collection actions, stop garnishments and lawsuits.

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What Can I Keep if I File For Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?

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Debt collectors have a legal right to pursue the collection of personal debt within the bounds of the law. In some cases, debt collectors may take legal action by filing a lawsuit against you to obtain a court judgment. Known as exempt assets, these are the things you may keep when you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

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Why would the New York State Attorney General pursue a Debt collection company?

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The role of the Attorney General (AG), head of the Department of Law, is “both the People’s Lawyer and the state’s chief legal officer…serves as the guardian of the legal rights of the people of New York, its organizations, and its natural resources.”