It’s important to understand that everything filed in a bankruptcy case is a matter of public record (except confidential information, such as a Social Security number). So technically, your bankruptcy filing would be available for viewing by anyone willing to go through the steps to see it. But remember most people wouldn’t bother.
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Bankruptcy and my divorce
Bankruptcy and my divorce is something that should be timed and planned if at all possible. First you have to understand that these two distinct legal actions (bankruptcy and divorce) will not take place simultaneously in the same court. Bankruptcy is part of the Federal Court System and divorce is part of a State Court System. You need to understand and your marriage status (including expenses and income) can greatly impact the type and outcome of filing for bankruptcy.
Does bankruptcy show on credit report?
Does bankruptcy show on credit report? The bankruptcy public record will remain in your credit report for up to 10 years from the filing date. Chapter 13 bankruptcy remains for seven years and Chapter 7 remains 10 years. Accounts included in the bankruptcy will have their status updated to show that they are included in the bankruptcy. They will be deleted seven years from the original delinquency date of the account. The accounts usually are deleted before the bankruptcy public record because in most cases they are delinquent prior to bankruptcy being filed.
5 Hacks to get money to file bankruptcy
Here a FIVE HACKS to get the money to do your Utah bankruptcy. Fortunately, you probably have more funds available to you than you realize. Past clients have found enough money to pay for their bankruptcy from the following sources:
When is bankruptcy a good idea
Bankruptcy should not be approached casually. After all, it’s not a simple, easy cure-all for out-of-control spending. Bankruptcy used in the right way at the right time can save you money, preserve your peace of mind and get you back on your feet financially. So when is bankruptcy a good idea? I ask my clients… Continue reading When is bankruptcy a good idea
Fear of filing bankruptcy
Fear of filing for bankruptcy. Working with an experience bankruptcy lawyer can help ease your fears. Most bankruptcy lawyers I know offer a free consultation so in and talk to them – they understand fear and can show you way out of the problems you face.
Filing a Utah Chapter 7 bankruptcy
A bankruptcy declaration will affect your credit score sometimes for the worse and at times for the better. If it does damage it, it won’t damage it forever. Furthermore, you may have some control over the process’s ultimate outcome. By taking steps to rebuild your credit score after filing bankruptcy, you could find yourself commanding prime interest rates and securing high-limit credit cards within a few years. You’ll simply need to pay off your remaining obligations in a diligent fashion and avoid taking on too many new loans.
What bankruptcy is best for me
A woman walks in a store to return a pair of eyeglasses that she had purchased for her husband a week before. “What seems to be the problem, madam?” “I’m returning these glasses I bought for my husband. He’s still not seeing things my way.” When you are considering bankruptcy you are sure to wonder… Continue reading What bankruptcy is best for me
When bankruptcy is a good idea
When bankruptcy is a good idea is actually not dependent on the immediate financial difficulties of today. In order for the bankruptcy court to approve your case they will actually evaluate a snapshot of your finances for the past six months and also consider the foreseeable outlook for your situation in the months to come.
Debt That Can’t Be Forgiven
Obviously getting rid of debt is the reason you are considering bankruptcy. So while a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy can eliminate a lot of debt, it can’t wipe out every kind of debt mainly if you have certain types of unforgivable debt. The types of debt that bankruptcy will not eliminate include: