After you file for bankruptcy, and your case is discharged, it's time to start rebuilding your credit. It will be hard, but patience and time are on your side. Read more »
After Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, What Happens Next?
Well you decided to file bankruptcy under Chapter 7, and a few months and a few meetings and a couple thousand dollars later, your debts are now discharged. What happens next to your credit, and what can you do after Chapter 7 bankruptcy to rebuild your financial life? Read more »
Is Personal Bankruptcy Your Only Hope?
Personal bankruptcy is a way to put some of your debt burden behind you and start on a new footing to rebuild. But is it the right choice for you? Read more »
Pros and Cons of Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Chapter 13 bankruptcy is different from a Chapter 7 liquidation, in that you file a repayment plan to help manage your debt. Read more »
First Consider The Negative Effects of Filing Bankruptcy
Before you consider filing personal bankruptcy, it's important to get the whole story on the negative effects of bankruptcy. I went through bankruptcy four years ago, and I am still sorry I did it. Read more »
What Are Your Domestic Support Obligations In Bankruptcy?
Many times, having support obligations, whether child support or spousal support, adds a heavy financial burden, even if it is necessary. When there are past due obligations, in addition to credit card debt, loan debt, or mortgage debt, a debtor tries to find a way out from under. However, bankruptcy is not a way to [...] Read more »