bankruptcy blog

A discharge or dismissal are the two possible outcomes of a bankruptcy case. Your debts will be termed “discharged” when you successfully complete a bankruptcy case through liquidation or a Chapter 13 repayment plan. Your bankruptcy case will be dismissed if you do not complete it. A dismissal is when your case is closed without  … Read more

There are many reasons they prefer Chapter 7 bankruptcy to Chapter 13 bankruptcy. These reasons include the fact that most debts are immediately discharged after filing, the shorter filing period, and the simplicity of the process. To qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you must pass a means test, which considers your income, expenses, household size,  … Read more

Vehicle loans are one of the most popular loan types in the country, and for good reason. To make a living, most people require reliable transportation. When people file Chapter 7 bankruptcy, one of the main concerns they have is whether or not they will be able to obtain a car loan afterwards. While you  … Read more

Debt consolidation is the process of combining several high–interest debts into one lower–interest loan. This can provide several benefits, such as reducing your monthly payments, simplifying your monthly payments, and reducing the amount of interest you pay. Debt consolidation is often done through a personal loan or a home equity loan. There are also several  … Read more

Debts are erased in bankruptcy by order of the bankruptcy court. The order of the court is called an order of discharge. The order of discharge wipes out the debtor’s legal obligation to pay the debts. It also wipes out the creditor’s legal right to collect the debt from the debtor, meaning after the case  … Read more

When people hear the word bankruptcy, they tend to feel afraid. Thoughts of losing everything to start over can seem like a punishment for struggling with finances. The truth is, most people who seek bankruptcy are there through little fault of their own. Another truth is, most of what people are afraid of in bankruptcy  … Read more

Nearly 1 million Americans have suffered fatal consequences since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Millions more are suffering long term effects of the illness such as severe ongoing health complications, the inability to work, and job loss. When you can’t pay your medical bills and continue to struggle with your health, options for relief  … Read more

Millions of Americans like the appeal of having it now and paying for it later.  This mentality leads many to buy things they can’t afford; only to leave them crippled with debt.  There is a saying that unsecured debt is an endless cycle. Otherwise known as the “credit card trap”, many people only make the  … Read more

As another turbulent economic year comes to an end, many people are still facing record levels of debt burdens and trouble making income. For many Americans, the start of a New Year brings opportunities to learn from past mistakes and make goals to improve in the coming months. One place all of us should be  … Read more

The financial consequences of the pandemic have been slowing in recent weeks,  but ramping up when it comes to evictions. For nearly two years, families have struggled with record levels of illness, job loss, and financial hardship.  The federal government has worked to minimize the damage by providing financial assistance and, more importantly, protections from  … Read more