Filing for bankruptcy is never an easy decision. So when you make the choice to do so, and you have been granted it, it can feel like a huge weight off of your shoulders. However, it’s important that you don’t get too comfortable once emerging from bankruptcy. While you may have a fresh financial start,…
Continue reading…Can You Discharge Debt Through Unemployment?
When you’re unemployed, it can be difficult for many to keep up with bills and day-to-day expenses. For that reason, many people make the difficult decision to file for bankruptcy. Since Chapter 7 bankruptcy requires that your income is beneath a certain threshold (the Chapter 7 means test), unemployment allows an opportunity to remove debt…
Continue reading…Questions to Ask Yourself Before Deciding to File for Bankruptcy
Choosing whether or not to file for bankruptcy is never an easy decision. If you’re feeling hesitant as to whether to do so, it’s likely because you understand the gravity of the decision you’re making. While it’s not easy, it’s important that you’re honest with yourself and you weigh the pros and cons of doing…
Continue reading…3 Things You Want to Avoid Before Filing for Bankruptcy in Texas
While it’s never an easy decision, bankruptcy is sometimes the best option. For those who experience mounting medical bills or other debt, bankruptcy can help lift you out of the hole you’re in and help you get a fresh start. Types of Bankruptcy There are two different types of bankruptcies that you can file as…
Continue reading…What Will Happen if You Try to Hide Assets When Filing for Bankruptcy?
When you are buried under debt with no way out, bankruptcy is often the best option. And while there are different types of bankruptcies that one can file for, many people choose Chapter 7 bankruptcy, as you could be eligible to have most of your debts discharged. But in order to have your debts discharged,…
Continue reading…Can You Be Required to File for Bankruptcy?
Filing for bankruptcy is often a tough decision that one must make. But sometimes, the decision is not theirs to decide. Sometimes creditors can actually make someone who is in debt to them file for bankruptcy against their will. This is called an involuntary bankruptcy. So how can you protect yourself from creditors who wish…
Continue reading…5 Signs You May Want to Consider Filing for Bankruptcy
No matter how hard you try to always plan ahead and do the right thing, life can still be messy and unpredictable. The smallest financial setback an put you in a situation in which you are unable to pay off your debts. Many people live paycheck to paycheck, leaving them vulnerable to losing their property…
Continue reading…If You Recently Got Married, Can it Impact Your Bankruptcy Claim?
When you enter into marriage there are a lot of new things to consider. One thing many couples do not think about is bankruptcy. While jointly filing for bankruptcy can make a positive impact, it can also prove more difficult to protect certain types of property. Here’s what to know about filing for bankruptcy when…
Continue reading…Bankruptcy: Weighing Your Options
Filing for bankruptcy is never a decision to be taken lightly. But while making the decision to do so can be very overwhelming and scary, it’s important to understand that in many cases the positives of doing so outweigh the negatives. If you find yourself drowning in debt, bankruptcy may be the right to decision…
Continue reading…How Will Bankruptcy Affect Your Credit Score?
It’s always a really difficult decision whether or not to file for bankruptcy. This is because while it can really help alleviate your stress, there are downsides as well. Regardless of what type of bankruptcy you file for (i.e. Chapter 7 or Chapter 13), it will impact your credit score. The good news is that…
Continue reading…