Dealing with bankruptcy is never easy. However, if you find yourself in a situation where you need to file for bankruptcy, Chapter 13 can be a good option. Unlike Chapter 7, which involves liquidating your assets to pay off your debts, Chapter 13 allows you to reorganize your debts and pay them off over time. […]
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Bankruptcy is an option for those who face financial hardships and cannot repay debts on their own. One of the most commonly known types of bankruptcy is Chapter 13 bankruptcy, which is a reorganization bankruptcy. It provides debtors an opportunity to restructure their debts and pay their creditors over time. Of course, life is unpredictable. […]
Death and Bankruptcy The average person files for bankruptcy receives their debt discharge and moves on with their life. They are happier and financially healthier than ever before and bankruptcy allowed them to get a fresh start in life. But in some rare cases, the person filing for bankruptcy dies before the process is complete. […]
Bankruptcy from Home Have you been served with notice that a creditor is suing you for repayment of a debt? Filing for bankruptcy from home could be the best option you have for dealing with the problem. A lawsuit is the last step before aggressive action is taken against you to collect a debt. If […]
Bankruptcy at Home Filing for bankruptcy at home is one of the best ways to get relief from debt. Not only does filing stop the aggressive collection efforts against you, but it also gives you a fresh financial start. It’s a tool you can use to create long-term financial change in your life. But what […]
Ways to File for Bankruptcy Filing for bankruptcy is one of the best ways for many people to get their financial situation back on track. Nobody wants to spend their days pursued by creditors and dealing with ongoing financial burdens. That’s as true now as it’s ever been, especially when so many people are facing […]
Preferential Transfer When you file for bankruptcy, the bankruptcy court determines the order of payments. This is true for both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Some debts have high priority. You pay them, in full or in part, after liquidating your assets or through your payment plan. Other debts are low-priority. You pay them […]
Bankruptcy Case Dismissed There are two possible outcomes for those filing for bankruptcy. It doesn’t matter if you qualify for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, the result of bankruptcy is either debt discharge or having your bankruptcy case dismissed. The former is the goal, the latter is a risk of things not working out as […]
Should I File for Bankruptcy? If you’re considering bankruptcy and you feel as if you’re the only person in the world struggling with financial obligations, you aren’t alone. Not only are you not the only person, but you also aren’t the only one who feels this way. Financial challenges that are severe enough to consider […]
341 Meetings are One of the Most Important Obligations in Bankruptcy There are several requirements you must meet when you file for bankruptcy. One of the requirements that causes the most stress for filers is the 341 Meeting of Creditors. If there is one thing that people filing for bankruptcy dread, it’s this meeting. What […]