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State Exemptions: The 2-Year Rule
R. Gavin Fouts R. Gavin Fouts

State Exemptions: The 2-Year Rule

If you're considering filing for bankruptcy in Oklahoma, there's a key rule you need to be aware of: the two-year residency requirement for claiming state exemptions.

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Benefits of the Automatic Stay
R. Gavin Fouts R. Gavin Fouts

Benefits of the Automatic Stay

As a consumer bankruptcy attorney dedicated to supporting debtors, I see firsthand how financial strain can take a toll on individuals and families. One powerful tool within the U.S. Bankruptcy Code that offers immediate relief is the automatic stay. Legally grounded in 11 U.S.C. § 362, the automatic stay acts as a financial cease-fire the moment a bankruptcy petition is filed.

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What documents are needed to file bankruptcy?
R. Gavin Fouts R. Gavin Fouts

What documents are needed to file bankruptcy?

Bankruptcy revolves around documents. So, what documents do you need to file bankruptcy? The list is fairly short but it can be a hassle getting all the documents together. Making sure your documents are all prepared is crucially for succeeding in bankruptcy.

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