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Holidays May Mean a Road Trip, and Here’s How to Stay Safe
Driving in Pennsylvania can be relaxing or challenging, depending on the weather, the distance, how distracted you may be, or the reason you are on the road. If it's the ...
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What to Know About Pennsylvania Car Accident Laws
Pennsylvania has more than nine million licensed drivers and over four million registered vehicles. At peak hours and times of the day, certain roadways and highways contain higher volumes of ...
Basics of a Small Business Bankruptcy
Subchapter V took effect in February 2020. This subchapter is exclusively for the small business debtor to help them expedite a small business bankruptcy. Subchapter V has many similarities to ...
What is the Means Test for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Filing
Before you can file for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you need to pass the Pennsylvania bankruptcy Means Test. While it may sound complicated, it is relatively easy. The Means Test ...
A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Timeline
When you have made up your mind about declaring a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you would like to know how long that is going to take. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy is ...
Is Debt Consolidation A Good Idea?
Making decisions that are the best for your circumstances ranks highly in situations such as being heavily in debt and finding a way to reduce the debt load. Pennsylvanians face ...
Alternatives to Business Bankruptcy
While filing for a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy is an alternative for many, including businesses, other routes may work better. It can look pretty dismal when you are ...
Bankruptcy Can Be Frightening, But It Does Not Need To Be
Filing for bankruptcy is a decision that needs to be well researched and understood in terms of the ramifications it may have. While there are many dire warnings about what ...
What Happens to Student Loans in a Bankruptcy Filing
It is often said that student loans cannot be wiped clean if you file bankruptcy. That is true to a certain extent; however, there are exceptions. In some cases, you ...
How Long Does Bankruptcy Stay on Your Credit Report in Pennsylvania?
No matter what Chapter of bankruptcy you file, or which court you file it in, it is noted on your credit report. Filing for bankruptcy is a difficult decision, and ...
What Are the Advantages of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Pennsylvania?
If you are going to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Pennsylvania, there are several advantages that you should be aware of when you do. Those advantages include: Your filing is ...
14 Requirements Before Filing Bankruptcy in Pennsylvania
Filing for bankruptcy is difficult and stressful. Do not do it alone. At Melaragno, Placidi & Parini we help you navigate the often confusing process and provide you with the ...