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,...
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...
In late April of 2017, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) sued Ocwen Financial Corporation over allegations of widespread misconduct in how it serviced borrowers' loans. Headquartered in West Palm Beach, Florida, Ocwen is one of the nation's largest...
If you are in a serious financial crisis, it may seem like every part of your life has been affected in a negative way. Your options-as well as your future-may suddenly seem terribly constricted. You may feel very alone, and as if you can't talk to anyone about these...
The threat of foreclosure does not happen overnight. For most homeowners in distress, payments have been late for at least several months-and possibly more. A loss of income is usually the cause, due to a life event that was almost certainly unexpected and even...
Property is often one of the main concerns in bankruptcy. The potential loss of your home or car may become a central focus, as well as the deciding factor in whether you file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. While Chapter 7 is generally considered the...
The home is where the heart is, often filled with many of our life's memories as well as offering a treasured place of comfort and security. When that becomes threatened, you may find yourself exploring and exhausting every option before giving in to foreclosure....
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...
It's common knowledge that money issues often lead to divorce, so it's not surprising that bankruptcy may be looming while couples are splitting up, whether for one spouse or both. If you and your spouse know that you both need to file, the process will be more...
Being in debt can cause terrible stress which unfortunately does not disappear overnight. This problem cannot be ignored - as tempting as it would be to take those bills and literally shove them under the rug or toss them out. While millions of other Americans may be...