When you first make that appointment with your bankruptcy lawyer, you will have one primary goal: to get your biggest debts discharged by the bankruptcy courts. However, this does not always go according to plan. For example, you may discover that one of your biggest debts is not dischargeable, or that your job salary is enough [...]

Property Can You Keep After Bankruptcy You're afraid of filing for bankruptcy because you believe that you won't be able to keep all of your property after bankruptcy or so you have heard. You are terrified that as soon as you submit that paperwork, you'll discover that your home, car, and other possessions now belong [...]

When you file to have your debts discharged under a Chapter 7 bankruptcy , you might expect things to be approached in a straightforward manner. After all, once your bankruptcy attorney has filed for a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, it only takes a few months for the courts to look over your debts, decide what can [...]

Declaring Personal Bankruptcy in Dallas, Texas Admit it: your finances have you feeling like you are in over your head. Every time you check your mail, yet another demanding letter from a debt collector greets you. You can't remember the last time you were able to hear your phone ring without fearing that it's from [...]

Filing Bankruptcy When You Are Self Employed Self-employment can be challenging in different aspects since you are in business for yourself.  A sole proprietor or an independent contractor most likely takes financial risks to help get the business off the ground. But for some, it leads to debt that becomes too difficult to handle. Many [...]

When it comes to battling that mountain of debt, you may believe that there are certain debt repayment strategies that will work. After all, you've seen them touted again and again on many financial websites and magazines. You know that with diligent repayments, plenty of patience, and some good luck, you will be back on [...]

The American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) recently shared data collected by Epiq Systems, Inc. regarding recent bankruptcy filings in the United States with a big increase in filings during February from January 2012 alone.  Data collected showed a 19 percent increase in bankruptcy filings during the month of February, which totaled 104,418; up from January filings [...]

Utility Disconnections and Bankruptcy While Chapter 7 bankruptcy can help you eliminate unsecured debt, it may also help you keep your utilities from getting disconnected.  In most cases, bankruptcy will prevent utilities such as electric, water, phone and gas from being shut-off.  The automatic stay that goes into effect after you file may give you [...]

When it comes to recovering from a Dallas personal bankruptcy, you may think you have all your proverbial ducks lined up in a row. You know that you'll need to make faithful repayments on any and all debts you accumulate after your bankruptcy. You know that it will take some time to recover your credit [...]

Bankruptcy Affect on Child Support Whether you're receiving child support payments from someone who is set to file bankruptcy or you're responsible for making child support payments, you may wonder what affect the bankruptcy process will have when it comes to receiving or making payments. The outcome of the process may vary depending on personal [...]