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 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 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 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...