Consequences of Bankruptcy. Bankruptcy information on your credit report may make it very difficult to get additional credit shortly after the bankruptcy is discharged — at least until the information cycles off your credit report. It will be important to begin rebuilding your credit right away, making sure you pay all your bills on time. You’ll also want to be careful not to fall back into any negative habits that contributed to your debt problems in the first place.
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Bankruptcy the best place to start
We understand how overwhelming the process can feel, so another great thing to do is get a head start on gathering all of the paperwork that you will need for your case. For example:
What are the Advantages of Filing Bankruptcy?
Some of these rumors have basis in fact others are overly exaggerated. Yes it is true that declaring bankruptcy can hurt your credit score for a period of time. It’s also true that a bankruptcy declaration is a matter of public record. However, critics of the bankruptcy process tend to overemphasize these negative points. If you’re struggling to repay your bills, none of your debt-fighting options are going to be easy or free from stress. It is true that there are a number of methods of debt relief that might help improve your financial situation over time, it important to always remember there’s no magic switch that you can flip to rebuild your credit.
When declaring bankruptcy is a bad idea
There are times when the negatives simply outweigh the positives of filing for bankruptcy, and no matter how dire your debt may appear, bankruptcy will only exacerbate the problem and then bankruptcy is a bad idea.
Why bankruptcy is smart
Do you know why bankruptcy is smart? Some people think bankruptcy is the equivalent of failure, but sadly they are misinformed. Active measures in accordance with the law that alleviate undue burden is the opposite of passivity and unassociated with failure in every regard. Many lawyer from across the country would confirm that bankruptcy is… Continue reading Why bankruptcy is smart
Why bankruptcy is the best option
Is there a time when bankruptcy is the best option? When you are faced with bills and collectors screaming to get paid you might start to wonder what are your options. As I see it you have a few different choices dealing with debt
When bankruptcy is over
Your bankruptcy is over when your case is closed, generally soon after you get a discharge. A discharge is when you are no longer legally obligated to pay your debts. When bankruptcy is over, if creditors keep calling you and trying to collect from you, that is a serious violation of the bankruptcy code. However,… Continue reading When bankruptcy is over
Book on Filing Bankruptcy in Utah
Press Release Orem (UT) for immediate release: Today the Fourth Edition of the book on filing bankruptcy in Utah was published. The Insiders Guide: Getting a Fresh Financial Start in Utah has been in print since 2005. The book, by Utah Bankruptcy lawyer Douglas Barrett, has help thousands determine if filing bankruptcy was their best… Continue reading Book on Filing Bankruptcy in Utah
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: How Long Does It Take?
One of the common questions people ask us is how long does it take to complete a Chapter 13 cases. As I have written about other types of bankruptcy such as Chapter 7 cases take a matter of months in most cases however Chapter 13 cases can take from 3-5 years to complete. Here is… Continue reading Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: How Long Does It Take?
Bankruptcy: Chapter 7 How Long Does It Take
If you are considering filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in Utah, one of the first questions you probably have is “how long does it take?” The answer, like many things in life (and certainly in the law), is that it depends. Every bankruptcy case is different and it also depends on the chapter you file.… Continue reading Bankruptcy: Chapter 7 How Long Does It Take