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Will bankruptcy save my home from foreclosure?

Bankruptcy may be a tool to help in a foreclosure however a person should consult an attorney first.


FORECLOSURE DEFICIENCIES IN ARIZONA: Will I still owe money after a foreclosure?

by: Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education

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Horne Issues National Mortgage Settlement Consumer Alert to Arizonans

This letter contains information on scams surrounding the mortgage settlement from the housing crisis of 2012. The following letter is available for historical purposes only.

by: Attorney General's Office of Victim Services (Phoenix)

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Bankruptcy 101 Videos

The Bankruptcy 101 educational videos are not intended to give you legal advice and are not a substitute for speaking with a qualified attorney.

by: United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona

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U.S. Bankruptcy Court District of Arizona Self Help Center

by: U.S. Bankruptcy Court District of Arizona

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Informational Pamphlets for Filing Without an Attorney (Pro Se)

Pamphlets explaining how to file for Bankruptcy without an attorney.

by: U.S. Bankruptcy Court District of Arizona

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Debtor Resources

Resources through the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona.

by: U.S. Bankruptcy Court District of Arizona

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Creditor Resources

Resources through the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona

by: U.S. Bankruptcy Court District of Arizona

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U.S Bankruptcy Court Debtor Help

For information and resources on bankruptcy, go to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona website.

by: U.S. Bankruptcy Court For the District of Arizona

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Where to Find an Attorney for Specific Legal Advice

 All legal service programs in Arizona differ, and their criteria for accepting cases vary as well. Find out what programs are available and where to go for assistance.


You and the Law: Fair Debt Collection

Debt collectors cannot treat you unfairly because you owe an unpaid debt. In 1978, the U.S. Congress enacted the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) to stop abusive, deceptive and unfair debt collection practices.

by: Southern Arizona Legal Aid, Inc.

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