Bankruptcy discharge is when the debtor is released from liability to pay his or her debts and no longer required to pay any debts that are discharged, and it also prohibits creditors from coming to collect your debt. Getting a bankruptcy discharge is a big step in a bankruptcy case but it’s not the end… Continue reading Bankruptcy discharge vs closed
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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
Bankruptcy for medical debt
Medical debts are one of the most common reasons that people need to seek bankruptcy relief. With out of control medical costs and increased insurance premiums more and more people are forced into financial ruin with just a day or two stay in hospital. With passage of the Affordable Heath Care Act it was assumed… Continue reading Bankruptcy for medical debt
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
Why bankruptcy happens
Bankruptcy happens as a result of being insolvent, or unable to pay back your debts. Bankruptcy is a legal status that lasts for a few month to several years depending on the kind of bankruptcy you pursue. It is an alternative to get rid of debts that you are unable to pay by yourself. It… Continue reading Why bankruptcy happens
Student Loans and Bankruptcy
Student loans are the most common way Utahans use to fund an education, specifically college and graduate school. They can also provide educational opportunities that you may otherwise not have been able to obtain due to the cost. Sadly in many of the Utah cases that I see college grads are left with a diploma and the crushing financial burden of both… Continue reading Student Loans and Bankruptcy