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Legal Blog about Bankruptcy in Oregon

Learn more about the bankruptcy process in Oregon through our legal blog. Call us at 503-852-9047 to schedule a consultation with our Portland bankruptcy lawyer and get legal help filing bankruptcy in Bend, Clackamas, Portland, and surrounding areas in Oregon.

When Should You Declare Bankruptcy?

Knowing Your Options in Solving Debt Problems Almost everyone has debts. Even a whole country borrows from an international fund or from other countries to sustain their needs. But not everyone can or...

How to Qualify and File for Chapter 7

A Brief Overview of Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Bankruptcy is a legal proceeding filed by a person or business struggling with debt and unable to settle monthly payments to their lenders. It offers the deb...

American Credit Scores on the Rise

American credit scores are still on the rise even as the pandemic continually affects us. Even without stimulus checks, the credit scores of Americans have continued to improve thanks to forbearance p...

Sometimes a Lawyer is All You Need to Improve Your Health

It is no secret that declaring bankruptcy, facing eviction, or garnishment can lead to high levels of stress, which, if not treated properly can lead to more serious health problems. While it may be t...

Eviction Defense Project in Oregon

Lifting the Oregon Eviction Ban As of July 1st, the Oregon ban on evictions for nonpayment of rent ended and Oregon tenants are now expected to pay rent or face eviction. Many Oregonian are still stru...

Protecting homeowners during the COVID-19 pandemic

Protecting homeowners during the COVID-19 pandemic is one of the key components of the CARES act. For Oregonians who have fallen behind, or are struggling to keep afloat with their mortgage payments, ...

Time Heals Credit

Time heals all wounds – even bad debt. Credit reports are important but beware the “credit score.” Although it is debatable that time, does in fact, heal all wounds. It is certain that time ...

Oregon Eviction Ban extended

By order of Governor Kate Brown, the eviction ban in Oregon which was set to expire on September 30th has been extended through December 31st. However, this new executive order (No. 20-56 for tho...

Update on Protections from Eviction in Oregon

The pandemic and resulting economic slowdown have put many people at risk of losing their housing. The Oregon legislature has provided some protections for Oregonians who have been economically imp...

Oregon PROHIBITS rental evictions through September 30th

Oregon PROHIBITS rental evictions thru September 30th Oregon’s governor just signed into law an emergency bill that takes effect immediately and stops evictions in this State thru at least September...