Each year, about one out of every 55 U.S. households will include someone filing for bankruptcy. Within those households, women are more likely to file for bankruptcy than men, but only slightly so. According to the debt education organization Debt.org, about 48% of bankruptcy filers are men and 52% are women. The reasons vary. Read … Read More
Close to half a million Americans file for bankruptcy each year and about 8% of them are pursuing bankruptcy for the second time. In fact, about 16% of all bankruptcy cases involve people who have filed more than once. Filing for bankruptcy a second time is allowed, with some important limitations. So if you’re curious … Read More
Almost 500,000 Americans file for bankruptcy every year and 95.5% of bankruptcies are discharged, meaning the person is no longer legally required to pay back most of their debts. Despite how common and effective bankruptcy is, there are still some persistent myths about bankruptcy that are hard to dispel. Let’s take a look at the … Read More
Do you know Indiana is among the nation’s top states for personal bankruptcy filings? That means if you’re living in the Hoosier state and feeling overloaded with bills every month, you’re definitely not alone. Thousands of people file for bankruptcy every year and about 32% are Chapter 13 bankruptcies. However, Chapter 13 may or may … Read More
Bankruptcy courts are courts of equity. This means that the courts are trying to balance a Debtor receiving a discharge with trying to gather some funds for creditors to share. Timing is everything when it comes to keeping an inheritance while filing for bankruptcy. If you’re due to receive an inheritance – or if you … Read More
When you’re facing a mountain of debt and an inability to pay your monthly bills, bankruptcy offers a way out. It quiets most people who are hounding you for money and finally gives you a fresh financial start. It’s important to handle bankruptcy the right way. If you’re considering filing for bankruptcy in Indiana, read … Read More
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is often considered the easiest and most efficient type of bankruptcy. It is certainly the most common. Of all bankruptcies filed in the U.S. each year, about 68% are filed under Chapter 7. But is Chapter 7 the best choice for you? Here’s a look at the pros and cons. What are … Read More
Are you planning to travel internationally? If your travel will coincide with your bankruptcy, could this cause a conflict and prevent you from obtaining or renewing a U.S. passport? Could you be prevented from traveling internationally because of your debt? Here’s a look at what could happen if you need a passport during bankruptcy. … Read More
If you do a little searching online, you’ll immediately see a loud-and-clear message about student loans and bankruptcy: Student loans are not dischargeable in bankruptcy. This isn’t the whole story. It’s not impossible to wipe out student loans by declaring bankruptcy. With the help of a qualified bankruptcy lawyer, together you can explore a … Read More
If you’re being hounded by creditors for immediate payment on your debt, you could be looking for a fast solution to declaring bankruptcy. In this situation, it’s common to wonder whether you can quickly file for bankruptcy electronically through a website to eliminate a growing mountain of debt fast. It’s not as easy as it … Read More
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