Bankruptcy

Alternatives to Bankruptcies: Pros and Cons of Filing in Canada

Alternatives to Bankruptcies: Pros and Cons of Filing in Canada

Navigating a financial slump can be a difficult and uncertain time for individuals and businesses alike, with bankruptcy often looming as the only option. But, luckily, there are other alternatives to consider before taking such a drastic step, including debt consolidation, consumer proposals, credit counseling, and debt settlement. This article will provide an overview of…

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Filing Bankruptcy When Married or Common-Law: What You Need To Know

Filing Bankruptcy When Married or Common-Law What You Need To Know

Filing for bankruptcy is a difficult decision to come to. There are many factors to consider when determining if it’s the right option for you. When you’re married or in a common-law relationship, debt problems become more complicated. Filing bankruptcy as a married person or common-law partner has its own set of concerns that must…

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How To Get a Mortgage After Bankruptcy: Mortgage For Bankrupts 101

How To Get a Mortgage After Bankruptcy: Mortgage For Bankrupts 101

**Note to reader: This article was written by Alex Lavender, a Halifax-based local mortgage broker. We are asked this question often and thought it would be best to get information directly from an industry professional. If you have any questions about obtaining a mortgage after you have filed for a bankruptcy or consumer proposal, we…

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How Many Times Can You Declare Bankruptcy In Canada

How Many Times Can You Declare Bankruptcy In Canada

Have you been curious as to how bankruptcy works in Canada? More specifically, how many times you can file bankruptcy? In theory, you can declare bankruptcy as many times as you like in Canada. Practically speaking, however, every time you file the consequences and the difficulty in receiving a discharge from your bankruptcy increases. The…

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Judgments & Liens 101: The Basics

Judgments & Liens 101: The Basics

If you own property & assets and are struggling with debt or dealing with collectors you have undoubtedly heard the terms ‘Judgment’, ‘Judgment Lien’, and ‘Lien’. These can be awfully confusing as they are often used interchangeably. In order to fully understand your rights as a property owner and what protections you have, it is…

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Does A Government Debt Relief Program Actually Exist?

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With the additional government funding, financial hardship programs, and other government spending due to the pandemic it is completely understandable why we have seen an increase in queries related to the existence of government debt relief and debt relief for Canadians. If you are looking for a debt relief company, you are certainly not alone.…

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