Bankruptcy and Divorce: A Tips and Advice Blog

Posted on: 5 December 2017
If you meet with a bankruptcy lawyer and discover that you qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you might wonder if you should go ahead and file. Before you do, it's important to understand that bankruptcy is not right for everyone, and Chapter 7 bankruptcy is not always the best option even for people who qualify for this branch. Ways Chapter 7 can help you Using Chapter 7 is the better option for many situations, but it is not the best option for all situations.
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Posted on: 18 September 2017
If you are at risk of losing your home to foreclosure, you need to know that there is still hope. There are potential legal defenses that you can take to potentially keep your home. While you may have defaulted on your loan, and the bank may have sent you a foreclosure notice, the war isn't over yet. You can still fight back. There are ways to stall the proceedings and possibly even stop them completely:
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Posted on: 10 April 2017
The economy is getting to a better place lately; however, many Americans are having a hard time making ends meet and paying off their bills. Although fewer Americans are drowning in debt, there were still 800,000 bankruptcy cases filed in federal courts last year. If you're thinking of filing for bankruptcy as well, speaking to a bankruptcy attorney or trustee can be of great help. Bring documents and paperwork to your first meeting in order to get the ball rolling.
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Posted on: 27 March 2015
Student loans are some of the biggest debts that many Americans carry. The average student loan debt for students who graduated in 2012 was more than $29,000. With those numbers in mind, it should come as no surprise that many people who consider bankruptcy also struggle with student loan debt. However, while bankruptcy may be an effective way to deal with mortgages and credit card debt, few people wrestling with student loan debt find their answer in bankruptcy proceedings.
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