Over the last 15 years or so, many Texas residents have most likely gone through quite a few “ups and downs,” particularly when it comes to personal finances. From a housing market collapse to a so-called “Great Recession” to a skyrocketing stock market and, finally,...
General Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy does not mean the end of your home ownership dreams
The dream of owning a home is something that many people have in Smith County. But for some people, the dream may feel like it never will come true. Sometimes people hit a point in their lives where their only option is bankruptcy. This does not make them bad people;...
Nervous about the meeting of creditors? Don’t be!
If you’re suffering from crushing debt and considering seeking the relief that personal bankruptcy can provide, then you’ve probably got a lot of questions about the process. There are a number of steps involved in the bankruptcy process, and understanding them can...
What kinds of debts cannot be discharged in bankruptcy?
Most people who live in and around Tyler give consideration to filing a bankruptcy petition because they believe that their debts will be discharged and that they will be relieved of the obligation to repay those debts. While this belief holds true for many types of...
