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Bankruptcy
Debts You Cannot Discharge in Bankruptcy
(Separate Website)
By: Lawyers.com
Is Bankruptcy the Right Option For Me?
By: Mississippi Center for Legal Services
Managing Your Mortgage
(Separate Website)
By: Home Loan Learning Center
Mississippi Foreclosure Avoidance Manual This manual provides information regarding foreclosure law in Mississippi, loss mitigation options to help borrowers avoid foreclosure, and information on ways to combat foreclosure rescue scams. The manual also includes a Resource Guide to help borrowers seeking information on how to avoid foreclosure, particularly borrowers affected by Hurricane Katrina. This manual is not intended, nor should it be used, as a substitute for professional legal advice.
By: North Mississippi Rural Legal Services
U. S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of Mississippi
(Separate Website)
Home page of Bankruptcy site for the Northern District of MS includes forms, opinions, and notices
By: U.S. Department of Justice
Consumer Law: Automobiles and Lemon Law FAQ
(Separate Website)
By: Lawyers.com
Disaster- Building Contractors
(Separate Website)
Find out if your potential contractor is licensed in MS
By: Mississippi Board of Contractors
Elder Law Resource Manual
This manual has been prepared as a useful guide to providers and consumers. It will assist you in learning about the health care programs available to Mississippi?s elderly and disabled population. It will also provide you with a resource guide composed of various national and state agencies concerned with elder law, health care, and consumer protection. This manual is not intended, nor should it be used, as a substitute for medical, legal, or professional advice. Users of this guide should always consult with a doctor, attorney or other qualified professional before relying on the information contained in this publication. The directory listings in the ?Resources? section of this manual are provided for your convenience and should not be construed as an endorsement by North Mississippi Rural Legal Services or the American Bar Association.
By: North Mississippi Rural Legal Services
Elder Law Resource Manual This manual has been prepared as a useful guide to providers and consumers. It will
assist you in learning about the health care programs available to Mississippi?s elderly and
disabled population. It will also provide you with a resource guide composed of various
national and state agencies concerned with elder law, health care, and consumer protection.
This manual is not intended, nor should it be used, as a substitute for medical, legal, or
professional advice.
Gas-Saving Products-Proceed with Caution
(Separate Website)
Information about the validity of gas-saving products
By: Federal Trade Commission
Mississippi Foreclosure Avoidance Manual This manual provides information regarding foreclosure law in Mississippi, loss mitigation options to help borrowers avoid foreclosure, and information on ways to combat foreclosure rescue scams. The manual also includes a Resource Guide to help borrowers seeking information on how to avoid foreclosure, particularly borrowers affected by Hurricane Katrina. This manual is not intended, nor should it be used, as a substitute for professional legal advice.
By: North Mississippi Rural Legal Services
Notice to Home Buyers of the New Home Buyers Warranty Act
(Separate Website)
By: MS Board of Contractors
Replacing Lost or Stolen Documents after Disaster
(Separate Website)
By: uscis.gov
Reporting ID Theft
(Separate Website)
Provides information on what to do if your identity has been stolen
By: Federal Trade Commission
Web Scams
(Separate Website)
Provides basic information on web scams and other consumer fraud
By: Federal Trade Commission
Applying for Credit
(Separate Website)
You should know what factors creditors think are important in deciding whether you are creditworthy. You should also know what factors they cannot legally consider in their decisions.
Are You Being Harassed By Your Creditor?
Your rights under the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
By: Mississippi Center for Legal Services
Black Farmer Settlement
Updater on meetings for Black Farmers who may be eligible for compensation under new law passed by congress.
By: National Black Farmer's Association
Building A Good Credit History
(Separate Website)
Establishing and maintaining a good credit record goes a long way in attaining future credit or
loan approvals. This article provides useful information in maintaining good credit.
By: The Mississippi Bar
Consumer Information from FDIC
(Separate Website)
The Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA) and Electronic Fund Transfers Act (EFTA) establishes procedures for resolving mistakes on credit and bank account statements.
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