What happens to student loans in bankruptcy? Can you file bankruptcy on private student loans, not just the ones you take out from the government. Find out now. You’ve made it through college on your own with private or government student loans. You are proud of your accomplishments but haven’t been able to make enough […]
Major Considerations About Bankruptcy
Buried in debt and can’t see away out? Before filing chapter 7 or 13, here are some bankruptcy facts and the top things to know about filing. Filing bankruptcy is a major decision. In 2018, over a quarter of a million Americans were forced to file bankruptcy and make big changes to their financial lives. […]
Divorce or Bankruptcy: Which Should You File First?
Should you file for divorce first before you file for bankruptcy? Or should it be the other way around? Read on to learn more about how to best manage the sequencing of these events. Have you found yourself at two significant crossroads in life? Thousands of Americans find themselves needing to end their marriages and […]
Real Blank Slate? 8 Types of Debt Chapter 7 Won’t Erase
Bankruptcy can be a saving grace if you’re in over your head, but it isn’t a cure-all. Discover the types of debt bankruptcy won’t discharge. Have you reached the point where Chapter 7 Bankruptcy seems like the only way to get things back on track? Well, you aren’t alone. Just under half a million people […]
How Long Does Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Stay on Your Credit Report?
Filing a chapter 7 bankruptcy can damage your credit score. But how long does chapter 7 bankruptcy stay on your credit report? Click here and find out. You might think filing for bankruptcy means your financial life is over. But it’s not. In fact, to go bankrupt doesn’t have to be a bad thing at […]
What Does Bankruptcy Discharge Mean?
Understanding bankruptcy is difficult. Did the court give you a bankruptcy discharge? What does that mean and do you still owe money? Find out here. Although bankruptcy filings have begun to shrink compared to the end of the Great Recession, there were still almost 800,000 filings in federal courts in 2016. With the rise of […]
What are the Bankruptcy Filing Fees?
Filing bankruptcy is necessary, but you should prepare for bankruptcy filing fees. If you’re not sure how much you have to pay, click here and find out. So your lawyer said you can file Chapter 7 or 13 Bankruptcy. Now you want to start the process right away, but you should ask how much it […]
Chapter 7 Lawyer: How to File Bankruptcy Chapter 7
Working with a Chapter 7 lawyer is the ideal way to file bankruptcy in Nebraska. Read on to understand the basics of filing bankruptcy Chapter 7. Do you need a Chapter 7 lawyer? Before you hire the right lawyer, you’ll want to learn about filing bankruptcy in Chapter 7. This helps you make the most […]
Bankruptcy Consultation: How Does Bankruptcy Chapter 7 Work?
Visiting a lawyer for bankruptcy consultation is important when considering filing one. Read on to understand bankruptcy Chapter 7 and how it works. Are you scared, confused and uncertain about bankruptcy? Going to your first consultation can be nerve-wracking. You might feel judged or judge yourself harshly for being in the situation to begin with. […]
Chapter 13 Lawyer: How Does Bankruptcy Chapter 13 Work?
Chapter 13 bankruptcy may be ideal, but not everyone is eligible. If you qualify, here’s how to file Chapter 13 through your local bankruptcy attorney. Do you need to file bankruptcy? This is always difficult, but you do have options. One of the most common bankruptcy filings is Chapter 13, or the “Wage Earners’ Plan.” […]