Blog: Bankruptcy
- List of assistance for those in Maryland facing unemployment, utility and health insurance cutoffs because of the pandemic
Aug 5, 2020
Maryland officials have put into place a number of programs aimed at helping those who have lost their jobs or have seen their work hours and income reduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Maryland extends unemployment assistance for 13 weeks The The state is providing the additional weeks of benefits through the Federal-State Extended Benefits Program, which is available to claimants who have exhausted both their 26 weeks of regular benefits and...Read More - Filing for unemployment in Maryland
Apr 28, 2020
Filing for unemployment in Maryland is generally a straightforward, through stressful process. However, with the recent skyrocketing of unemployment claims and increase in eligibility and benefits, it has become even more important to understand the process. This is a short guide on applying for unemployment benefits in Maryland. First, please be patient. More than 334,000 Marylanders have applied for unemployment since mid-March. During a recent interview, a manager for Maryland’s unemployment office said the...Read More - Commonly asked bankruptcy questions
Apr 20, 2020
Because of the current uncertainty, a lot of people have lost their jobs through no fault of their own and may be considering bankruptcy to get out from under debt. This is a list of the questions most commonly asked when considering bankruptcy. What can I keep if I file for bankruptcy? Although bankruptcy is mostly controlled by federal law; state law does come into play. Every state has what are called “exemptions.”...Read More - Considering bankruptcy?
Apr 14, 2020
Recently, a lot of people have lost their jobs through no fault of their own. To get through these uncertain times, many are wondering about their options under bankruptcy. This is a short guide to declaring an Ocean City or Baltimore bankruptcy. Bankruptcy allows consumers and businesses to eliminate or repay some or all of their debts under the protection of the federal bankruptcy court. Many people feel ashamed when they can’t pay...Read More - What Can I Keep In a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
Jan 10, 2018
What Can I Keep In a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? | The Law Offices of Thomas Maronick Jr. LLC For an individual, there are two types of bankruptcy – a Chapter 7, which is a liquidation, and a Chapter 13, which is a reorganization of debts. The names come from the part of the federal bankruptcy code that provides information and requirements for both legal proceedings. Bankruptcy involves both federal and state law. ...Read More - What Are the Debts That Can’t Be Discharged in a Maryland Bankruptcy?
Jan 3, 2018
What Are the Debts That Can’t Be Discharged in a Maryland Bankruptcy? | The Law Offices of Thomas Maronick Jr. LLC Many debts can be discharged during a Chapter 7 liquidation Dischargeable Debts Debts that can be discharged Credit Card Debt Medical Bills Lawsuit Judgments Against You Most Debts Arising From Car Accidents Obligations Under Leases and Contracts Personal Loans and more Nondischargeable Debts ...Read More