How bankruptcy affects you

When you file for a bankruptcy, your life can be affected in several ways. It can affect you both positively and negatively in some ways. Some of the positive effects of bankruptcy are that your debts will be under control and you can get instant relief from creditors, collecting agencies, and the debts that are… Continue reading How bankruptcy affects you

Filing bankruptcy versus foreclosure

These two options are not mutually exclusive as some think.  If you are facing one of them you may be facing the other as well.  Since filing for bankruptcy will eliminate some if not all of your debts,  you can decide to file bankruptcy before a foreclosure on property the debt most likely will be… Continue reading Filing bankruptcy versus foreclosure

What bankruptcy wont cover

If you are considering bankruptcy you are most likely look at all your options – that’s smart.  It seems to easy to find out the pros of bankruptcy like what a bankruptcy will cover but what won’t cover is the next logical question.  What bankruptcy wont cover are nondischargeable debts.  In the world of bankruptcy… Continue reading What bankruptcy wont cover

New Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Plan

Chapter 13 bankruptcy is the type of bankruptcy that allows for a reorganization of debts.  Chapter 13 can be a very useful tool to allow a debtor the opportunity to keep a home through bankruptcy even if they are behind on their mortgage payments at the time they file bankruptcy.  Many times this is not… Continue reading New Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Plan

Bankruptcy for corporations

When filing for bankruptcy for a corporation there are a few options of the proper kinds of bankruptcy.  The following is merely an quick overview and we suggest you seek out an experienced bankruptcy lawyer.  In Utah that would be us! A Chapter 7 bankruptcy will be able to provide an orderly liquidation of the… Continue reading Bankruptcy for corporations

Bankruptcy to clear all debt

Had someone send me a question about a bankruptcy to clear all debt.  What they were talking about was filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.  A Chapter 7 bankruptcy is designed to wipe out most if not all of your unsecured debts (debts that are not somehow tied to property).  Where a Chapter 13 bankruptcy can… Continue reading Bankruptcy to clear all debt

Bankruptcy when you own a house

Many people want to know if they file bankruptcy what will happen to their house.  The treatment of your house in bankruptcy will be different depending  on which type of bankruptcy you end up filing. There are a number of types of bankruptcy.  The type of bankruptcy you file can be tricky decision and any… Continue reading Bankruptcy when you own a house

Can I file for bankruptcy in Utah if I don’t have a job?

One of the most common reasons for filing for bankruptcy is when someone has lost of a job. The answer then is YES you can definitely file for bankruptcy if you don’t have a job but whether or not the bankruptcy will be successful will depend on which type of bankruptcy you file for. Chapter… Continue reading Can I file for bankruptcy in Utah if I don’t have a job?