Are you drowning in debt? Do you feel like you're barely keeping your head above water in a pool of financial jargon? You wouldn't be the only one. Chapter 7 bankruptcy might sound like a chapter from a legal thriller, but it's actually a real-life solution that can...
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Discharge vs dismissal: What do these often-confused terms mean?
If you’re considering bankruptcy as the best way to get out from under an ever-growing mountain of debt, you’ve likely been doing some research. Reading about bankruptcy law and the process that’s involved can feel like trying to navigate a foreign language. Further,...
3 good reasons to stop procrastinating about bankruptcy
Financial difficulties can be extremely stressful, and the thought of filing for bankruptcy may seem just as overwhelming. Unfortunately, this causes many to put off filing, meaning that things may only get worse. If you need more reasons to stop thinking about filing...
Is filing for bankruptcy together the right move for couples?
Married partners in financial distress often face the difficult decision of whether to file for bankruptcy jointly or separately. It is a significant decision that can affect both partners’ financial futures, and understanding the implications of either option is...
Will your boss find out you’ve filed for bankruptcy?
Even though bankruptcy has become so common it has lost much of its social stigma, a lot of people are still concerned about the way that they might be judged by others – especially their employers. If you’re contemplating bankruptcy but you’re worried about whether...
Would you benefit from a Chapter 7 or 13 bankruptcy?
Millions of people are in debt. You may be in debt because of credit card purchases, medical bills, student loans, high interest rates or late payments. These debts can be stressful and greatly impact your living. If you can not make these payments on your own, you...
Is there a minimum debt requirement for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
If you are in financial distress and contemplating filing for bankruptcy, you may be wondering if there is a debt threshold required to initiate the process. Must you accumulate a specific amount of debt to qualify? The short answer is no; there is no minimum or...
Can I file for bankruptcy again?
Debt comes in many forms. You may have built up a lot of credit card debt when you were younger. Maybe you took on student loans. Or, you could have suffered from an injury that caused massive amounts of medical debt, which could not be paid off because your injury...
2 reasons medical debt is cited in most bankruptcy cases
Medical debt is one of the top reasons for bankruptcy, and it shows up in most cases. It may not always be the primary cause or the only cause. Someone may have medical bills, student loans, credit card bills and a home mortgage, for example. But medical expenses are...
Chapter 7 qualifiers: Should you consider Chapter 13 instead?
When contemplating bankruptcy as a solution to overwhelming debt, individuals often find themselves questioning whether they should file for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. While Chapter 7 might initially seem appealing due to its ability to discharge eligible...