April 30, 2008

Bankruptcy Forms: Having The Right Ones

Filed under: Finance Matters @ 8:34 pm

Filling out bankruptcy forms can be one of the most difficult parts about filing for bankruptcy, although these forms are a necessary evil to complete the legal process. Unfortunately these legalities can add major emotional stress to an already difficult situation. Especially if you have decided to go about filing on your own, without the help of a lawyer or financial service company, you may find yourself overwhelmed with trying to understand which bankruptcy forms are right for which chapter.

If you are an individual who is filing for bankruptcy, most likely you will be filling out bankruptcy forms specifically dealing with either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. Even as a business you may be filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, although you may be filing for Chapter 11 as well. In any case, there are separate forms that need to be filled out with each particular chapter stating the intention to file bankruptcy under that chapter.

The individual or business may also have other special bankruptcy forms that go along with a particular chapter. For instance, Chapter 13 and Chapter 11 are reorganization chapters and will require a form that discusses how and when creditors will gather to meet and discuss the finances of the individual or business for repayment plans. If the individual is filing for a complete liquidation, Chapter 7, forms for possible exemption of assets will need to be filled out if the debtor plans to keep any of their personal belongings.

In all cases, the debtor will be required to file bankruptcy forms regarding a statement of petition, a list of creditors, personal income, personal property, and Declaration of penalty under perjury. These forms will simple let the courts know of the individual or business’ plan to file, the assets the debtor has available, the current available income, and the debtor’s knowledge that lying about finances will have legal consequences.

With the new age of technology, all bankruptcy forms are available through the United States court system at http://www.uscourts.gov/bkforms/bankruptcy_forms.html. Of course the availability of the forms does not necessarily mean that all individuals or businesses will clearly understand which forms apply to them. If you are confused about which forms to fill out, don’t be afraid to ask the court system for help.

Unfortunately the court system may be overwhelmed with other cases they feel are more important making it difficult to find answers to bankruptcy form questions. In this case, you can always consult with a legal aide, a bankruptcy attorney or even a financial service organization that can help you understand the paperwork better.

Even if you don’t plan on hiring an attorney to handle the case for you, it may be worth the time and energy to consult them regarding the paperwork that goes along with the process. You may also want to consider a bankruptcy service organizations online, which can help answer questions and guide debtors through the process.

Keep in mind that each state court system has secretaries available who can type up the forms for you, although there will be an additional charge for this service. Most law firm or legal aide organizations have similar services that may be beneficial in helping debtors get through the process of filing bankruptcy forms.

Credit: Ian W Anderson of Bankruptcy 411, the bankruptcy information site. For more bankruptcy information and articles like this one visit: Bankrupctcy

Vinegar and Weight Loss:

Filed under: Medical & More @ 6:58 am

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Original URL ———— http://www.ageforce.com/vinegar.html

Title —– Vinegar and Weight Loss:

The Sour Truth ——————————————
Question: I had a baby 6 months ago and would like to lose some
weight. I know that if you’re nursing, you’re not supposed to
diet. I have been eating healthy foods high in nutrients, and I
have lost a little weight. Would it be harmful to the baby if I
started taking apple cider vinegar pills to help with weight
loss?

Answer: A few vinegar pills probably won’t hurt you or your
baby, but they won’t do one bit of good in helping you lose
weight either. This old diet fad dates back to the 1970s, when a
combination of apple cider, kelp, vitamin B-6, and lecithin was
touted as the miracle cure for weight loss. The rationale for
this concoction was that it tricked your body’s metabolism.

According to the claims, lecithin emulsified body fat, B-6
metabolized the loosened fat, kelp supplied iodine to stimulate
the thyroid gland to manufacture more thyroxin to speed
metabolism, and vinegar supplied potassium. Like salad dressings
where oil and vinegar don’t mix, this was supposed to help rid
the body of fat.

There Is No Proof ———————————————-
There is no scientific basis, or even rational reason, for any
of these claims. For example, a teaspoon of vinegar contains
only five milligrams of potassium, a meager amount compared to
the 400 milligrams in a cup of grapefruit juice. Swallowing more
iodine will jump start a thyroid gland only if you are deficient
in this mineral (you’ll know if you are iodine-deprived because
you will have developed a goiter, or an enlargement of the
thyroid gland). When people lost weight on this regimen it was
because they also followed the accompanying low-calorie diet.
Like all the other diet fads, from starch blockers and collagen
products to herbal diet teas and hydroxycitric acid (HCA), the
vinegar pills fit most or all the criteria of a useless gimmick:

They promise to melt away fat. They promise fast and effortless
weight loss. They promise weight loss greater than one to two
pounds a week. They focus on one or a few foods and limit or
exclude whole food groups. They are based on pills or “secret
formulas.”

Start Your Weight Loss Program After Breastfeeding
—————————————————— Save your
money and follow the advice of thousands of people who have not
just lost weight, but maintained the weight loss. Consume daily
a wide variety of nutrient-packed vegetables, fruits, whole
grains, extra-lean meats and beans, and nonfat milk or yogurt.
Watch your portions, and, most importantly, exercise each day.
You also are right about not dieting while breastfeeding. It
took nine months to gain the weight during your pregnancy. Plan
to begin your weight-loss plan after you’ve stopped
breastfeeding, and give yourself at least nine months after that
to regain your figure.

Source: WebMD