If you’ve been convicted of embezzlement fraud or a court has awarded money to someone as compensation, bankruptcy might not accomplish what you’re hoping for: getting out of debt. It depends on your specific situation and what happens immediately after you file. Bankruptcy does not wipe out all debts, although it still may be helpful … Read More
When you file for bankruptcy in Indiana, there’s a lot to learn quickly. You’ll need to understand bankruptcy terms, fill out certain forms, and make some decisions about the best bankruptcy route for your financial circumstances. This includes making a choice between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Let’s take a look at the common … Read More
Do you have equity in your home? If so, it’s an asset that can be protected, to a degree, during bankruptcy. When you file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, the homestead exemption can help you safeguard your property and preserve your well-being. The homestead exemption differs by state, and there is also a … Read More
An emergency bankruptcy or skeleton filing is immediate action meant for immediate financial situations such as repossession, foreclosure sale, or wage garnishment. A skeleton filing gets bankruptcy protection, the automatic stay, in place faster by allowing you to file abbreviated paperwork for emergency bankruptcy. After filing the abbreviated paperwork, you have 15 days to complete … Read More
If someone is garnishing your wages, filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy might stop the garnishment – or it might not. However, bankruptcy can stop almost all types of wage garnishments. What is Wage Garnishment? Your wages are garnished when a court orders a portion of your paycheck be paid directly to a … Read More
When you declare Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you open your financial life to be examined thoroughly in exchange for benefits that come with bankruptcy. Along the way, you’ll need to list all your debts and understand the various ways they’ll be discharged. Charge-off and repossession are two procedures you’ll commonly encounter. Here’s what … Read More
If you are currently struggling to pay bills, take time to review your situation with an experienced bankruptcy attorney. Both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy can stop creditor harassment, but neither solves bad financial habits. Understanding how you got into debt helps you avoid it in the future. Have you have been spending more … Read More
Bankruptcy is a fix for your financial woes but, its success depends on you. Bankruptcy will stop creditor harassment and collection efforts while you get your financial life back in order. Chapter 7 is the quickest option, which liquidates eon-exempt assets to pay down debt. A Chapter 13 debt reorganization forces creditors to take what … Read More
With 10,000 Baby Boomers turning 65 every day, why aren’t more people retiring? A recent survey predicts that by 2026, 60% of seniors 60-64 will still be working. Two in five of those questioned say they have no plans to retire until age 70. Why are they holding off retirement? The primary reason is the … Read More
To file or not to file? It is the big question many struggle to answer when facing financial uncertainty. Maybe you should be asking, is now the right time to file? Timing can be important in certain bankruptcy filing situations. Reviewing your situation with a bankruptcy professional can help you determine whether or not it … Read More
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