Jovanna Bearden
A Foreclosure is scheduled, what can I do to stop it?
If you are reading this blog, you are looking for help. The first thing I want you to know is help is available, don’t wait to reach out...
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Jovanna Bearden
- May 14
- 2 min
What is a Reaffirmation Agreement?
The 341 Meeting Information Sheet provides a great explanation of what a Reaffirmation Agreement is: “Even if a debt can be discharged,...
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Jovanna Bearden
- May 7
- 1 min
I’ve been sued, can I still wipe the debt out in Bankruptcy?
People are often worried that when a creditor sues them it’s too late for bankruptcy to help. Don’t worry, it’s not too late - you still...
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Jovanna Bearden
- Apr 16
- 2 min
What happens at a Bankruptcy Court date and why is it called “Meeting of Creditors”?
Whether you file a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you will be required to attend at least one court date, and this is your Section...
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Jovanna Bearden
- Apr 9
- 2 min
What should I bring to a consultation about bankruptcy?
After scheduling that much anticipated first meeting with a bankruptcy attorney, you want to be prepared so you can get as much...
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Jovanna Bearden
- Apr 2
- 2 min
If I file a bankruptcy will I lose my house?
This is a very common question, and for good reason. You need a home, and you don’t want to jeopardize it trying to get out from under...
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Jovanna Bearden
- Mar 26
- 2 min
Do I make too much money to file a bankruptcy?
I get this question a lot, and the short answer is an attorney's favorite: "It depends." Both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 are impacted by...
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Jovanna Bearden
- Mar 19
- 2 min
What is Equity?
When you are planning on filing a bankruptcy, a question your attorney is going to talk to you about is the equity you have in your...
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Jovanna Bearden
- Mar 12
- 2 min
My car was repossessed, what can I do?
Are you worried because your car creditor has contacted you and threatened to repossess your car? Or maybe the worst has happened and you...
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Jovanna Bearden
- Mar 5
- 2 min
I’m being Garnished, what can I do?
It’s a bad day when you open your mail or get a letter from HR that says your wages are about to be garnished. You have to act fast to...
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Jovanna Bearden
- Mar 2
- 2 min
What I wish people knew about credit scores
People treat their credit scores like a prized plant - caring for it, watering it, pruning it, hoping to grow it into a big and strong...
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Jovanna Bearden
- Feb 26
- 2 min
Am I a Bad Person for Filing a Bankruptcy?
I have been helping people file for bankruptcy since I was a law student, way back in 2006. Since that time the number 1 question I get...
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