It is a natural reaction for parents to attempt to shield their children from dealing with financial troubles. However, if you are considering filing a personal bankruptcy case, it is wise to discuss it with your entire family, including your children. You can tailor the conversation to fit the age of your children, but it...Read More

Credit card debt is one of the most common factors that contribute to individuals filing for bankruptcy protection. If you are overwhelmed by your credit card bills, filing a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 may be the solution. In a typical Chapter 7, the majority (if not all) of your credit card debt will be...Read More

One of the main concerns people have when they are facing bankruptcy or another negative financial event is whether or not they will ever be able to own a home again. Will I be able to buy a home after I file bankruptcy? You may have heard that it is not possible to buy a...Read More

Preventing Home Foreclosure A previous post discussed some of the general aspects of a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy plan. For a homeowner who is delinquent their mortgage, the amount to be repaid may be substantially lower than the amount the moneylender claims that you owe. Mortgage Company Reasonableness Most mortgage companies are upfront and evenhanded when...Read More

Learn about your options when filing a Bankruptcy in Brevard County An important benefit of filing for bankruptcy protection is that the automatic stay goes into effect immediately upon the filing of your petition. The stay prevents creditors from continuing any collection efforts against you while your case is pending. Thus, all harassing telephone calls,...Read More

Although the housing market appears to be on the rebound, there are still many homeowners that are struggling to pay their mortgage payments. If you have fallen behind on your mortgage loan and you believe that a foreclosure is in your near future, you should consider filing for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 7 or Chapter...Read More

The automatic stay is a powerful benefit of filing a bankruptcy case. As soon as the stay is effective, your creditors are prohibited from taking further collection actions against you. As a result, a bankruptcy filing can be helpful when you are facing financial emergencies, including: Foreclosure. The foreclosure process is a collection activity halted...Read More

If you are tired of being harassed by relentless debt collectors and you are wondering how filing for bankruptcy can help, the answer is a protection afforded to debtors called the “automatic stay.” As soon as you file your personal Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 petition, the stay immediately goes into effect and prohibits further...Read More

Many Americans simply have more debt than they can afford to repay. Despite what you hear, it is rarely due to irresponsibility.  No one sets out to accumulate $7,000 in credit card debt, but a temporary job loss, sudden illness or other financial emergency can quickly drain savings and force people to charge normal living expenses....Read More

If you are one of the thousands of consumers that is facing overwhelming credit card debt, it may be time to consider filing a personal bankruptcy case. Filing a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 can allow you to eliminate or discharge your credit card debt and obtain a fresh financial start. Other options besides bankruptcy...Read More