4 Tips For Ensuring A Smooth Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Posted on 6 August 2021

Chapter 7 bankruptcy is designed to be a straightforward bankruptcy process. However, you can take steps that will help the process go even smoother for you and set you back on the path to financial success. Complete Mandatory Counseling When you file for bankruptcy, you are going to be required to take state-mandated credit counseling courses. These classes are designed to help give you the tools and knowledge to navigate your bankruptcy and to help you manage your finances better so you don't find yourself back in this position again. [Read More]

Is It Time to Make the Big Bankruptcy Move?

Posted on 29 January 2021

A lot of people are experiencing money troubles right now and some have been struggling for some time. Like many, some have wondered if it was time to declare bankruptcy. Most feel obligated to pay their debts but it can be difficult to know when enough is enough. To help you know whether or not it's time to make the big bankruptcy decision, read on for some factors to consider. [Read More]

The Cast Of Characters In A Chapter 7 Proceeding

Posted on 30 June 2020

When dealing with a Chapter 7 proceeding, it's wise to know who the folks are that you'll be dealing with and what their roles will be. Here are four names you'll hear in the cast of characters when you file for bankruptcy. Debtor This is almost certainly you or an entity that you own. The debtor is the individual who owes money to other parties. When filing under Chapter 7 bankruptcy law, the debtor is asking the court to completely discharge whatever debts are listed in the petition. [Read More]

Understanding The Role Of Your Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Trustee

Posted on 22 May 2019

When your bankruptcy paperwork is received by the federal court, you are assigned a trustee. Bankruptcy trustees are appointed to oversee cases and their roles involve several facets of your case. It's important to know that trustees are not necessarily on your side nor are they adversarial – they are supposed to be neutral, just like a judge would be. Read on to find out more about the role of the trustee and, consequently, about some of the most important milestones you will encounter during the bankruptcy process. [Read More]

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When you accumulate a lot of debt and suddenly suffer a loss of income, you can be left with few options. What are those options and what are the repercussions for each? This blog was created to help those going through financial difficulties find the answers to the questions they have about getting out from under their debt. You will find advice for consolidating and filing for bankruptcy. You will learn the terminology used in each process of relieving yourself from the debt that has built up. Hopefully, what you learn here will help you get through your struggles as easily as possible.

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