Category Archives: Bankruptcy
When Should You File Your Bankruptcy Case? Timing Matters.
Do you need to file for bankruptcy? That’s often the initial question that many consumers ask who are facing financial troubles. But what about the question of when to file for bankruptcy? A large part of filing a successful bankruptcy, and eventually obtaining a bankruptcy discharge, is timing. Filing your bankruptcy at the right… Read More »
Be Prepared for Your Bankruptcy Consultation
With many things in life, the first step is often the hardest. In bankruptcy, it can seem that way also—although in truth, the first step, getting your initial consultation, should be the easiest step. One thing that can make it easier is knowing what to expect at your initial bankruptcy consultation. Be Open and… Read More »
Will I Lose All My Stuff if I File Bankruptcy?
There is a common misconception that when you file for bankruptcy, you lose all your stuff. The bankruptcy court comes in, sweeps through your home, and you are left with four walls, a roof, floor and an empty home. In fact, nothing could be farther from the truth. The entire concept of bankruptcy is… Read More »
Your Property May Not Be Worth Much – Which Can Help You in Bankruptcy
In the world of bankruptcy, the value of your property matters. This is because you get a certain dollar figure’s worth of exemptions—that is, the value of property that is protected from being taken from the bankruptcy court. That means that unlike in the real world, in the bankruptcy world, the less your property… Read More »
