Honesty is the best policy when it comes to dealing with the bankruptcy court and communicating with the bankruptcy trustee. The Trustees usually have enormous experience in working with debtors, and know when someone is not truthful. It is therefore critical that you...
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Can the Bank Freeze My Checking Account if I File for Bankruptcy?
You may have been out shopping for groceries this past weekend, or perhaps at your favorite local hardware store picking up tools and materials for a few maintenance projects on your home. As you perused the aisles and began filling your cart, most likely you had no...
Chapter 7 & Chapter 13: What is Bankruptcy Pre-Planning?
Like millions of others before you in the US, you may have decided to file bankruptcy due to an overwhelming amount of debt. You probably never expected to be in such a position, but life is full of surprises and unfortunately, they are not always good when it comes...
How Many Times Can I File for Bankruptcy?
The goal behind filing for bankruptcy is to pave a new financial path for yourself, free of debt. The stories behind bankruptcy vary, however, and are often the result of unexpected, even catastrophic events. And just because something happens once, unfortunately,...
Bankruptcy: What is the Means Test–And What if I Don’t Pass?
Filing for bankruptcy is a major step, and probably not something you ever wanted to do. You may have been in a major accident, or you or a family member may have experienced an extended illness that resulted in insurmountable medical bills. Budgets may have been cut...
How Bankruptcy Stops Creditor Harassment
If you have decided to file for bankruptcy, most likely you've been under financial duress for months now, or maybe even years. Medical debt is usually the number one reason given for filing bankruptcy, whether in Chapter 7 or Chapter 13. Unemployment comes in as a...
What Happens to My Car in a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
People often wonder how bankruptcy will affect their ability to keep their car. While there can be complications if you are far behind on payments, what happens to your property in bankruptcy will most likely be up to you. It is crucial to work with an experienced...
The Importance of Honesty
The importance of honesty in the bankruptcy process cannot be overstated. As part of the bankruptcy process, a filer must disclose all property, income, and debts. These declarations are made under penalty of perjury that everything contained in the bankruptcy...
Bankruptcy and Retirement
If you are facing unmanageable bills and debt, it may be tempting to cash out your retirement savings to pay that debt. Before you do, schedule an appointment with . to discuss the other options you might have. As a result of...
Bankruptcy Options for Small Business Owners
If your small business is struggling with debt, filing for bankruptcy might be a good choice. Small business owners have several options available to help eliminate debt. The best option is to consult an attorney to discuss all the alternatives available based on your...