The Potential Outcomes Of A Bankruptcy Filing

Posted on 22 December 2021

Are you planning to file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy in the near future but are unsure of what can potentially happen as a result? Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a reorganization of your debts, and it helps stop creditors from coming after you while you figure things out. Here are three of the potential outcomes that can happen after filing. Dismissal It's possible that your bankruptcy filing never makes it to the very end because you or another person files a motion to have the bankruptcy dismissed. [Read More]

What To Know About How Bankruptcy Will Impact An Existing Court Judgment

Posted on 26 July 2021

Are you considering bankruptcy as a way to get yourself out of debt, but you also have a court judgment against you that needs to be paid? You're likely wondering if the bankruptcy will wipe out that judgment as well. The answer depends on your specific legal situation, which is why it's important to know the following things about bankruptcy and court judgments.  A Bankruptcy Filing Will Not Make A Judgment Debt Automatically Go Away [Read More]

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self-file or hire a bankruptcy attorney?

When I first starting considering bankruptcy as an option, I wondered if I needed to pay the fees associated with hiring an attorney. I started looking into those self-filing options with the hopes of saving a little money that I really didn't have. After doing quite a bit of reading, I found that many people who attempt to self-file for bankruptcy take a much longer time to get through it. Why would a process take longer just because you are filing the documents yourself? The short answer - mistakes. Find out what I learned when researching self-filing bankruptcy and make the decision that is best for your personal situation.

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