Thinking about bankruptcy but not sure? You need to know where to turn for bankruptcy help to make the right decision for yourself and your family. Help can come from friends, professionals, websites and books, but how do you know which is the right information? There are plenty of excellent sources of information on bankruptcy [...] 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 »
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 »
Do You Really Need A Bankruptcy Lawyer?
One of the biggest obstacles to filing for personal bankruptcy are the legal costs. The fees charged by the court are under $500 in total, but bankruptcy lawyers will charge you an additional $2,000 or more for services to file for bankruptcy. If you’re too broke to pay your credit cards and loan payments, how [...] Read more »