3 Tips for Finding the Right Utah Bankruptcy Attorney

Often bankruptcy attorneys offer consultations at low or no cost. A consultation gives you the opportunity to ask the lawyer any questions you have about filing bankruptcy. Scheduling a consultation does not mean that you are hiring them to file your case; simply that you are feeling things out, so it’s a great chance to evaluate if you want to continue working with them

Divorce or Bankruptcy First

Bankruptcy and Divorce: Is there a connection?

The different stages of divorce affect some of your options within bankruptcy which you should make your attorney aware of. For example: Are you already divorced? Are you separated? Are you meeting with divorce attorney right now? These and other scenarios ultimately affect filing and whose stuff is affected.

File Bankruptcy Fast In Utah

We firmly believe in quality consultations; during a consultation appointment individuals should have questions answered and get a good understanding of what the bankruptcy process entails for them. A consultation should answer all your questions based on your unique and current situation.

Phone hearing 341 meeting

Utah phone hearing 341 meeting consist of multiple debtors, attorneys, trustees, and creditors on the same phone call. You attend your phone hearing 341 meeting by calling the number you will be provided by the bankruptcy court.

Bankruptcy in Retirement

Filing a Utah bankruptcy in retirement is a legitimate effort to rid oneself of oppressing debt that cannot be tackled on a fixed income. Being stuck with a lot of debt in retirement is challenging

Bankruptcy During Quarantine

Bankruptcy during quarantine changes have been much the same as the other changes in society. Bankruptcy lawyers have been considered essential workers in Utah and most bankruptcy court sessions and hearing meetings continue however they are now usually on the telephone. Utah bankruptcy during quarantine currently involves 341 meeting of creditors over the phone. At our office, open hours have maintained the same, as of the number of staff answering calls, arranging appointments and preparing bankruptcy cases. We offer, and will continue to offer free virtual consultations using Zoom or Skype. Much of the paperwork during bankruptcy in quarantine is the same but has been transposed to an online fillable format. In several cases bankruptcy during quarantine has eased the bankruptcy process overall as electronic and virtual features have sped up the process and eliminated travel time for clients to attend hearings.

Will bankruptcy affect my car insurance?

Will bankruptcy affect my car insurance? If you are lucky, the only factor negatively impacting your insurance rates will be your credit score, but depending on which company you use as an insurance provider, the other factors may also cost you more money each month.

How Utah Bankruptcy Online Works

If bankruptcy is in your best interest we will help you come up with a game plan to get your case filed quickly with minimal effort on your part. Since the Utah Bankruptcy Guy team works with thousands of people all over the State of Utah we can help you get the relief you need.

COVID-19: Connecting to our Clients

The Law Office of Douglas Barrett, LLC is and will remain dedicated to helping our clients in difficult times.  We recognize that with the constantly changing COVID-19 situation around the world, this is an unprecedented time for everyone and many people have concerns about their financial future. Our commitment to continue to help people file… Continue reading COVID-19: Connecting to our Clients

6 Things To Consider Before You File Bankruptcy

Most of the above mistakes can be fixed by simply by timing when you file your case. There are time periods for many types of transfers or actions — which means the bankruptcy court will examine certain types of transactions only within a certain period of time before you file. By delaying the filing of your bankruptcy until these periods have expired, you may be able to avoid problems. An experienced bankruptcy lawyer can walk you through the process and help you succeed in obtaining a fresh financial start before you file bankruptcy.