A type of bankruptcy called Chapter 7 is intended for people and corporations who are unable to pay their debts. It is also referred to as a “liquidation bankruptcy” since the bankruptcy trustee sells the debtor’s assets to pay off their creditors. The fundamentals of Chapter 7 bankruptcy, including what it is, how it operates,...Read More
The thought of declaring bankruptcy can be intimidating, and many individuals worry that doing so will damage their credit or possibly cause them to lose their assets. However, declaring bankruptcy can have a lot of benefits that can help people get back on their feet and restore control over their finances. We’ll go through a...Read More
Pitfalls of the Walkaway- Don’t Let A Bank Control Your Future Zombie mortgages are a little-known phenomenon in the world of real estate that can have serious consequences for homeowners. These mortgages, also known as “zombie foreclosures,” occur when a homeowner defaults on their mortgage and the lender initiates foreclosure proceedings, but then the foreclosure...Read More
Before Filing Bankruptcy: Weigh All of Your Debt Relief Options Before you jump into a personal filing, it is important to carefully weigh all of your debt relief options. There are pros and cons to filing a bankruptcy and you must understand both the good and the bad consequences of your decision to file a...Read More
If you are struggling financially and living paycheck to paycheck, it is time to consider your debt relief options. Filing a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy can be the first step to taking control of your debt and getting your financial life back on track. The first step in making this decision is to...Read More
Once you have decided to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection, there are several different pleadings that must be prepared and filed with the court. The law requires all bankruptcy debtors to make full financial disclosures. In other words, you are required to list all of your property, debts, income and expenses. One of your...Read More
Many Americans simply have more debt than they can afford to repay. A chapter 7, or liquidation bankruptcy is an option to clean up your debt. 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...Read More
When you file bankruptcy it can help you obtain a fresh financial start. However, it can be difficult to know when the best time to file your case is. There is no magic formula for pin-pointing the best time to file a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, but there are many warning signs that a...Read More
Filing Bankruptcy While Unemployed If you have recently lost your job or you have been unemployed for a while, you are probably delinquent on your bills and debt collectors are harassing you. If you have considered filing for bankruptcy protection but you are concerned that you won’t qualify if you don’t have a job, it...Read More
Payday loans are generally dischargeable without any arguments in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, because these loans are unsecured debts. There are, however, a few special cases. Fraud If you borrowed money within 90 days prior to filing bankruptcy, there is a presumption of bankruptcy fraud. Simply stated, the law presumes that you never intended to...Read More