As debt builds, the pressure to pay it off is stressful and overwhelming. While you work tirelessly to find a way to pay what you owe, creditors and collections agencies call and harass you. Bankruptcy can provide a little breathing room. When you file for bankruptcy,...
Can bankruptcy help me fight foreclosure?
Filing for bankruptcy does not necessarily mean losing your home. If you live in California, you may be able to keep the property and avoid foreclosure. Review these considerations if you have fallen behind on your mortgage payments and have considered bankruptcy to...
Creditors cannot legally harass you
If you have unpaid bills, you may dread answering the phone because the call may be from creditors wanting their money. Many Americans experience difficulties managing their debts, and they often must deal with harassing communications from collection agencies. Debt...
What you should know about mortgages and bankruptcy
The possibility of losing a home is a common concern for people who are behind on a mortgage and considering filing for bankruptcy. California’s bankruptcy process may provide an avenue for people who are behind on payments to keep their homes. Homeowners may also be...
Is the bankruptcy trustee going to sell your dog?
If you are struggling to pay medical bills, credit card balances, student loans or any other debt, you are probably not living the life you want. After all, excessive debt can lead to both anxiety and depression. Thankfully, your dog helps to keep your anxiety and...
3 commonly believed fallacies about bankruptcy
Debt is a problem that plagues many Americans. CNBC reports that the average one has $90,460 of it. In many cases, it accrues due to unfortunate circumstances or unforeseen obstacles like sudden illness rather than mismanagement. One option for dealing with it is...
What assets can you keep in bankruptcy?
Sometimes, hard work and determination are not enough to keep creditors at bay. Many responsible people due to uncontrollable issues wind up losing their ability to stay current on their financial obligations and pay off/down their debt. Those who find themselves...
Bankruptcy: no shame, just a solid path to financial recovery
You have heard the voices of others as well as the voices inside your head. Debating, debating. You remember the lectures as well as the unsolicited advice from well-intended, but misguided friends and relatives. You are torn as to what to do, but, deep down, you know...
What property may be exempt when filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
When individuals can no longer keep up with debt payments, Chapter 7 bankruptcy may offer a crucial lifeline and an opportunity to rebuild a financial future. Under this form of bankruptcy, the court values and sells a debtor’s assets to pay creditors, discharging...
Questions to ask yourself before filing for bankruptcy
Many people do not file for bankruptcy when it would benefit them to do so because of the negative stigma attached to it. Despite what you may have heard, bankruptcy does not mean that you have to sell off all your assets, nor does it ruin your credit forever. For...
