… to discrimination against them.  It’s important that debtors understand that it is illegal to discriminate against anyone who has sought relief under the bankruptcy code.  A matter of fact, there is a specific section of the bankruptcy code that addresses the illegality of discriminating against bankruptcy debtors.  In section 11USC§525 of the bankruptcy code, the laws says:

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… if you made foolish decisions in the past or if you did everything right.  The law does not discriminate against those who have made foolish financial mistakes–a matter of fact that’s why bankruptcy is there to forgive our debts which are sometimes due to past foolish mistakes.  We all make mistakes!

2. The bankruptcy code has no expectation that you will sacrifice your safety and well being to pay credit card debt or other bills.  Don’t ever let any creditor convince you that …