If you’re considering filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, it’s important to understand which financial issues bankruptcy will – and won’t – be able to address. Bankruptcy can take a weight off your shoulders and offer temporary or permanent relief from debt. However, it is not a cure-all. Some types of debt can’t … 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
As you file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, your attorney will help you prepare numerous forms that use bankruptcy terms like contingent, unliquidated and disputed. The goal of filling out these forms is to list all your debts and property assets, so you and the Trustee assigned to your case can understand your … 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
Going through bankruptcy while trying to pass security clearance is a tough situation. Every aspect of your life is under a microscope. Not only is the military and governmental agencies asking comprehensive and in-depth questions, so is the bankruptcy court. Filing for bankruptcy (either Chapter 7 or Chapter 13) does not automatically lead to a … Read More
Having to face a lawsuits is rough. Creditors often file lawsuits to try and collect debts. While filing for bankruptcy halts most lawsuits, it does not stop them all. Consult a bankruptcy attorney, who can give you a clearer picture whether a bankruptcy filing can help you with a pending legal matter. How Does a … Read More
Many couples going through divorce find filing for joint bankruptcy can often alleviate some of the issues causing their marital friction. How you and your ex-spouse work together will determine how a joint Chapter 13 bankruptcy can proceed. Talk with the lawyer handling your joint bankruptcy case early. How Can Divorce Disrupt a Joint Chapter … Read More
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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
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