Mistakes to Avoid Prior to Filing
Pre-Bankruptcy Planning If you are struggling to maintain your debt obligations, you should speak to an attorney. An ethical attorney will not push you to file bankruptcy but will provide you the advice you need to make your own informed...
Seek Legal Counsel Right Away
Seek Legal Counsel Right Away A common mistake many people make when it comes to filing bankruptcy is to wait too long to schedule a consultation. Most attorneys offer a free initial consultation. At the conclusion of the consultation, the...
When Chapter 13 is Preferred
When a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy May Be Preferable to a Chapter 7. 1) A Chapter 13 can remove a second mortgage from your home. Your attorney must file a motion to value collateral. To qualify, you must show that your...
Chapter 13 vs 7
Chapter 13 vs Chapter 7 Bankruptcy One of the first questions people ask when contemplating bankruptcy is which chapter they qualify under. For consumer debtors (non-business-related debts), it is a matter of comparing the benefits of chapter 13 and 7...
Tips for Hiring a Bankruptcy Attorney
Tips for Hiring a Bankruptcy Attorney When you decide to hire a bankruptcy lawyer you should take caution in choosing an attorney based on experience level rather than basing your decision on price alone. When you have reached the point...