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Expert: Norma Duenas - California Bankruptcy Attorney - 6/18/2010


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If I file for bankruptcy will I lose my house.  I don't have any equity in the house and my payments are up to date.

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Answer
Generally if you are current on your payments and you have no equity in your home, you should be able to keep your home if you file for bankruptcy. You should be able to keep your home as long as you continue to make your payments. If you need further information on bankruptcy you can go to:
http://www.socaladvocates.com

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Norma Duenas - California Bankruptcy Attorney

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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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