Being honest and having the right information when you file bankruptcy
can help you avoid mistakes that can complicate your case.
Bankruptcy is a privilege that deserves your cooperative attention while working
with the court to ensure you get a favorable result. The following points
are a few common mistakes made by debtors that can be prevented with proper
planning and further discussion with your bankruptcy attorney.

  1. Leaving out a creditor. In order to discharge qualifying debts, you need to be sure they are listed
    on your petition. Don’t forget to mention any co-debtors or liabilities
    you share with another party.
  2. Waiting until the last minute to file. Some debtors learn after the damage has been done they waited too long
    to file. The sooner your file, the sooner you can experience financial
    relief and regain control.
  3. Neglecting to provide necessary documentation. There is information the court needs to know to make a fair determination
    on your case. In other words, tax returns, W-2’s, pay stubs, bank
    accounts, and other required papers should be presented upon request.
  4. Filing bankruptcy when you are expecting a large tax refund. If you expect to keep your return you should review options with a qualified
    bankruptcy attorney. There are exemptions that may help you keep a portion
    of your refund depending on the amount.
  5. Making large purchases on your credit card before filing. You may want to review purchases completed with your card with your attorney
    to ensure they will not be a concern. This also applies to balance transfers,
    excessive cash advances, or increase in usage activity right before filing.
  6. Hiding or transferring assets before filing. In some cases, if fraud is suspected assets can be seized by the court.
  7. Forgetting to complete the second portion of credit counseling requirement. This is the financial management course similar to the first course completed
    needed to file. The second course is required before you can get debts
    discharged.

Let Our Team Walk You Through the Process

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all aspects of your current financial situation, your debt relief options,
and what we can do to walk you successfully through the process ahead.
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