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Is there any help for people who need to file bankruptcy and had to go on public assistance due to lack of work? We live in beaver county, PA. My husaband lost his business due to no work in the construction field (7 months ago), and just recently had to start working for someone at a new, WAY LOWER paying job. We had to apply for assistance and there is no way we'll ever be able to still pay the bills that we owe. Not to mention the taxes that his business would have had to pay. I find it harder to get out of bed more every day, I feel like there's no hope.
Look into a Legal Aid Society in your area. They will generally provide bankruptcy assistance service for people who qualify. Another option is to find an attorney who will work pro-bono on your case. There may be organizations in your area that can connect you with attorneys who are willing to donate their time. This may be one organization in your area that may be able to assit you: http://www.nlsa.us/legal_information/consumer/consumer.htm
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Answers by Expert:
Norma Duenas - California Bankruptcy Attorney
Expertise
Norma Duenas is a California Bankruptcy Attorney representing clients in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 consumer bankruptcy cases. Norma Duenas is the founding member of Southern California Law Advocates a consumer bankruptcy law firm. For further information you can visit us at: California Bankruptcy Attorney - Riverside, Los Angeles, & Orange County
Experience
Have filed over 350 consumer bankruptcy cases in Orange County, Los Angeles and Riverside. I have worked previously for Macey and Aleman, the largest consumer bankruptcy firm in the country. Currently I am the owner of Southern California Law Advocates, a bankruptcy law firm with offices in Orange County, Los Angeles and Riverside. Law offices is focused on consumer Chapter 13 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy.
Organizations
California Bar Association
American Bar Association
Riverside Bankruptcy Attorney
Education/Credentials
University of California, Irvine, BA in Criminology, Law and Society
California State University, Los Angeles MS in Criminal Justice
University of San Diego, Law School, JD Cum Laude
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