Receiving a discharge of debts after filing bankruptcy can be a huge relief, but sometimes it might be only a temporary reprieve. As the years pass, the bills might start piling up again, and unexpected events like illness or layoffs can overwhelm your finances all over again. In these circumstances, the question “how often can you file bankruptcy?” is relevant.
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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
Which bankruptcy eliminates all debt
If you’re hoping that bankruptcy is a quick way to have your debts discharged without having to pay another cent or lift a finger, you can be disappointed if you don’t know the facts. Which bankruptcy eliminates all debt? Well Chapter 7 bankruptcy, the most common type of consumer bankruptcy, is also called a ‘liquidation’… Continue reading Which bankruptcy eliminates all debt
Bankruptcy with two homes
A reader just asked can I file bankruptcy with two homes? Short answer is yes you can file bankruptcy with two homes. However it may or may not be in your best interest to do so. If you already have payments that are behind on the homes upon filing bankruptcy the court will place an… Continue reading Bankruptcy with two homes
Can I file bankruptcy without a lawyer?
So I have touched on this topic in prior posts but I get asked this question from time to time: Can I file bankruptcy without a lawyer? My reply is usually you can but why would you want too? You need to know that filing personal bankruptcy under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 takes careful… Continue reading Can I file bankruptcy without a lawyer?
Which bankruptcy is worse
There really isn’t a bankruptcy that is “worse” it all depends completely on your financial situation, your goals and needs. A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy commonly called a liquidation. Chapter 7 allows individuals to give up certain nonexempt assets and walk away from most of the individuals debts. To qualify, debtors must pass the means test… Continue reading Which bankruptcy is worse
What you should ask
Here are the Top 10 Questions we think what you should ask (and the lawyer should be prepared to answer) during your first consultation: 1. Should I file for bankruptcy? This question will most likely provide you with a lot of answers. The lawyer should explain that there are five different types of bankruptcy. Most… Continue reading What you should ask
Doing medical bankruptcy
Out-of-pocket medical costs—like deductibles, doctor’s office co-pays, and prescription drugs—pushed more than 10 million Americans below the poverty line in 2015, according to the U.S. Census. So its not surprising that the leading cause of personal bankruptcy in the US is linked to medical expenses. Bankruptcy lawyers deal with doing medical bankruptcy on a daily… Continue reading Doing medical bankruptcy
How bankruptcy affects credit score
No matter which bankruptcy you file for, it will show you how bankruptcy affects credit score. That affect be for the good or the bad. Whether it is a Chapter 7 bankruptcy or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy it will be how bankruptcy affects credit score. We find many of our client actually improve their… Continue reading How bankruptcy affects credit score
Bankruptcy with medical bills
Medical debt is on of the most common reason that people file for bankruptcy. It even surpasses mortgage debt and credit card debt. Bankruptcy with medical bills occurs when the price of treating a disease, injury or sickness becomes greater than what the patient is able to pay. Even some individuals with medical insurance have… Continue reading Bankruptcy with medical bills