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What are the top three reasons Americans list for filing for bankruptcy? I bet you can guess the first two. The top reason is unforeseen medical debt, while the second most common reason is the loss of a job. But the third reason—divorce—is somewhat counterintuitive. But bankruptcy after divorce is quite common and, in fact, […]

If you’re being sued by debt collector, then you’re in no small amount of trouble. All the creditor needs to prove is that you owe the debt they say you owe and they will get a judgment in their favor. Ninety-nine times out of a hundred, gaining a judgment is a simple process and the […]

An emergency bankruptcy filing is just what it sounds like. You need to file for bankruptcy and you need to do it in a hurry before some catastrophic event takes place. This could include an eviction, a foreclosure, the repossession of a vehicle, or you’re now facing threats of a lawsuit. Once you file the […]

In Chapter 7 bankruptcy, there is a limit to how much money you can earn. Chapter 13 bankruptcy, which is only available to individuals and married couples, places a cap on how much you owe. This amount is adjusted every few years. The most recent adjustment was April of 2019. Below, we’ll discuss debt limits, […]

Can bankruptcy stop foreclosure? Yes, it can. If you’re behind on your expenses, are rapidly incurring major debts, and are behind in your mortgage payments, you’re probably going over your options for credit relief. Many folks are afraid that they are going to lose their home if they file for bankruptcy. Some of those folks […]

So many folks, even those who realize bankruptcy is an option, wait to pull the trigger on filing. They then find themselves in the difficult position of having liens on their property, wage garnishments, or waking up one day to find their bank account frozen. These are folks that didn’t know when to file bankruptcy […]

Most people considering bankruptcy have racked up a considerable amount of credit card debt — you may have used your credit to pay for necessities or medical bills, and now you find yourself falling behind in your payments. What are your options? Is filing bankruptcy on credit cards a good idea? Is Credit Card Debt […]

If most of your debt is tied up in loans secured by property, Chapter 13 provides the best means toward keeping that property. While Chapter 13 does allow you to discharge some debt, you will end up paying back at least some of your unsecured debt, like medical bills or credit cards. But how does […]

Can you file for bankruptcy on student loans? You can, but whether or not you will qualify for a discharge is the bigger question. While most people will not qualify for a discharge through Chapter 7 bankruptcy or Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you can eliminate student loan debt if you can prove that paying your student […]

One of the major reasons folks put off filing for bankruptcy is that they’re afraid of how it will impact their credit score. But how does bankruptcy affect your credit? And can your credit ever recover from the hit? Generally speaking, the answers to those questions are (1) not as badly as you may think, and […]