Navigating Financial Distress: The Essential Role of a Bankruptcy Lawyer

Posted on 15 September 2023

Declaring bankruptcy can be a bewildering and overwhelming experience. Whether you are filing for personal or business bankruptcy, it can be difficult to navigate the legal requirements and paperwork involved. Many people believe that they can handle bankruptcy on their own, but hiring a lawyer can make the process much easier and more successful. Here are some of the advantages of enlisting legal representation when initiating bankruptcy proceedings. Understanding of the Law [Read More]

The Biggest Concerns For Bankruptcy Applicants Explained

Posted on 23 January 2023

For most people who are not able to meet their financial responsibilities, bankruptcy can be the solution to their problems. However, declaring bankruptcy does not always provide the desired results. This is especially the case for people who handle the process blindly. Further, people file for bankruptcy at the wrong time, make filing errors, and other costly mistakes. Therefore, if you're planning to file for bankruptcy, you must consult a lawyer. [Read More]

3 Situations Where A Creditor May Object To Your Bankruptcy Filing

Posted on 8 June 2022

A meeting of creditors will be held if you are filing for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, which is when your creditors have the right to object to your bankruptcy filing. Here are a few situations where a creditor may argue that their debt should not be discharged.  You Used Your Credit Card After You've Become Insolvent  If you have decided to file for bankruptcy, there will likely be a point where you realized that you would be unable to pay back your debts and go through the legal process to discharge your debt. [Read More]

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]

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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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