Protecting Your Identity and Bankruptcy It's safe to say that filing for bankruptcy is one of the few times in your life when you'll expose every financial detail about yourself. From credit reports to tax returns, no financial stone will be left unturned - and that can lead to some startling discoveries regarding potential identity [...]
Determining If You Should File For Bankruptcy Bankruptcy may be your best option if you have exhausted other debt reduction options and still find yourself falling further behind. Even if you have filed bankruptcy in the past, you may qualify to file again. If you are considering bankruptcy it is important to review outstanding debt [...]
Married Couples and Bankruptcy While married couples have the option to file jointly, either spouse has a right to file separately. Filing separately usually makes sense if you and your spouse have separate accounts with creditors before making the decision to file. There are a few issues to keep in mind that could affect your [...]
Credit Repair After Bankruptcy After declaring Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy , you might feel tempted to shun your financials for a little while. After all, you've probably spent months staring at financial statements and bills with your bankruptcy lawyer - and the last thing you want to do is look at more! However, [...]
Filing bankruptcy - as with most financial decisions - should never be taken lightly. After all, a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy has the power to stay on your credit score for years to come. And in those following years, you could miss out on opportunities if you don't know how to use your [...]
Trying to Avoid Bankruptcy? The title of this article might shock you; after all, you're avoiding bankruptcy because you want to maintain good financial behavior. Everyone has been telling you that bankruptcy will ruin your credit for life, and you're not ready to give up the good fight yet. So you keep chipping away at [...]
When it comes to declaring a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy , it's crucial to have the right team of experts by your side. That's why locating and selecting a great bankruptcy lawyer in Dallas is one of the most important steps you'll take when declaring bankruptcy. A great bankruptcy attorney can do more [...]
There's no denying that it's time to file for bankruptcy. You've been struggling with insurmountable debts for several years now, and it's not getting better anytime soon. The debts are piling up, creditors are pounding on your door, and you've been losing sleep at night over how you can pay for these bills. Fortunately, filing [...]
Bankruptcy Credit Counseling Whether you declare a Chapter 7 bankruptcy or a Chapter 13 bankruptcy , the courts will require that you enroll in and successfully complete a credit counseling class before you can have your debts discharged. This is more than just a mandatory part of declaring bankruptcy - the courts regard it as a crucial move [...]
Bankruptcy Regulations Bankruptcy can certainly come in handy when it's time to protect your finances - and your mental well-being. After all, if you've been struggling to repay insurmountable debts for years now, filing for a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy can give you the light at the end of the tunnel you've been [...]