If you are like many Americans, you may view bankruptcy as an absolute last resort. From feelings of personal failure to anxiety over losing your home or car, fear may keep you from even considering the option. In fact, financial analysts have found that only a...
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy
Deferred payments may not avoid the need for a bankruptcy filing
Many Americans contact the companies servicing their secured and unsecured debts when they experience hardships. Borrowers often choose to apply for a temporary pause in monthly payments to get through an unexpected financial issue. As reported by CNBC, more than 25%...
End of eviction moratorium detrimental for renters
A recent overruling of Biden's eviction moratorium will impact renters across the nation including numerous Texas families. Without the federal assistance that many residents have relied on for the last year, an uptick in evictions is probable. While many families...
What to look for in a bankruptcy lawyer
Many individuals struggling financially find that bankruptcy changes their lives and enables them to move forward. Some wonder why they failed to act sooner. An experienced bankruptcy lawyer helps overcome the fear often associated with filing and assists in obtaining...
The options when debt spirals out of control
When you find yourself in a difficult financial situation, it is important to understand your options. Before you gain a sense of clarity, it is not uncommon to let your worries spiral out of control. In this way, you can actually make the situation worse than it is....
Should I seek a quick exit from Chapter 13 bankruptcy?
If a court approves your Chapter 13 bankruptcy filing, you will have three to five years to complete a repayment plan that will pay off a significant amount of your debts. But you may wonder if you should try to complete your bankruptcy ahead of schedule. Since...
Recovery is possible after bankruptcy
If you are considering bankruptcy, or if you have a recent bankruptcy, you may be wondering how it is going to affect your credit and financial future. It is true that bankruptcy puts a dent in your credit score, but it does not last forever. The advantage that filing...
3 differences between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies
Bankruptcy gives you the capability of wiping out your debts, allowing you to start again fresh. It allows you to gain financial freedom. Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 are the two most commonly used bankruptcies. Here are three differences between them that may help you...
What is the difference between a dismissal and a discharge?
There are two ways your bankruptcy case may end. The court can either dismiss it or discharge it. According to the United States Courts, the goal should be a discharge because this means the court accepts your bankruptcy case and forgives your debts. A dismissal...
Should you reaffirm your debt during bankruptcy?
If you are struggling with overwhelming debt, you may consider filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy as a way to gain financial freedom. Also known as liquidation bankruptcy, Chapter 7 allows you to discharge much of your unsecured debt, including credit card debt,...
