In order to initiate a bankruptcy case, you must prepare a petition and file it with the appropriate federal bankruptcy court, along with many supporting documents. These documents require you to report complex and detailed personal and financial information, and it is all too easy to make an error. While mistakes do happen, they can have potentially serious consequences…
Many people worry about filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, as it is commonly called the “liquidation bankruptcy.” This means the bankruptcy trustee has the right to seize some of your assets and property to liquidate and make payments to certain creditors before the discharge of your debts. However, this does not mean you will lose your house and everything…
Chapter 7 bankruptcy is the most common type of consumer bankruptcy in the United States, with 475,575 filings with bankruptcy courts last year. In contrast, there were 290,146 Chapter 13 filings in the same year. Chapter 7 bankruptcy does not require you to make out-of-pocket payments to creditors, and you can often receive a discharge of your qualified debts…
Even if you’ve decided that bankruptcy might be the right option to resolve your overwhelming debt issues, it may be weeks before you have the time to file your petition. The best way to know what to do or not do during this time is to speak with a skilled bankruptcy attorney, though the following are some general tips…
After you’ve found your Memphis bankruptcy attorney, and all the paperwork has been filed, then comes what is known as the meeting of the creditors, or the 341 hearing. This in-person meeting is typically one of the last steps before your case can fully be processed and your debts discharged. It is also something that tends to cause a…
For those seeking lasting debt relief and a fresh start in life, Chapter 7 bankruptcy can be a great option. This type of consumer bankruptcy allows you to discharge many of your debts like medical bills and credit cards, while protecting certain assets. If you’ve made it this far, you’re likely getting started with filing for bankruptcy, or you’re…
For anyone looking to file for bankruptcy in Memphis, it’s important to know that not everyone will be eligible. There are certain requirements that must be met, before you can begin the process of filing for Chapter 7. However, it’s quite easy to determine your potential ability to get bankruptcy; a simple test is all you need! Your local…
One of the main factors that prevents people from filing Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy is the fear of not being able to obtain new credit in the future. There are many misconceptions about bankruptcy out there, but one of the biggest ones is that it’s nearly impossible to rebuild your credit after filing. This simply isn’t true….
