How Long Can I Keep My Car After Filing Chapter 7?

You might have heard that bankruptcy can wipe out tens of thousands of dollars of debt. You might have also heard that bankruptcy will strip you of everything you own—including the essential property you use every day, such as your car. The first statement is true....

Can Bankruptcy Lower My Mortgage Payments?

Did you know that Americans owe more in mortgage debt than any other type of debt? Last year, total U.S. mortgage debt reached a new record of nearly $9.5 trillion. Becoming a homeowner is undoubtedly a part of the American dream, but millions of people struggle to...

Can Bankruptcy Discharge Student Loans?

When you ask an attorney (or the internet) whether bankruptcy can eliminate your student loan debt, the answers may vary. This is because student loan debt is technically dischargeable, but you need to file an adversary proceeding (separate lawsuit) to do it. Very few...

After a Bankruptcy Discharge, Do I Have to Pay Creditors Back?

You’re either thinking about filing bankruptcy or you’ve already decided to do so, but now you’re needing more information about the bankruptcy discharge. You probably have questions like, “What is the discharge exactly?” and “Do I have to pay my creditors back after...

No ‘Shame’ in Filing Bankruptcy

We’ve seen it at our firm over and over again: A client comes to us and they feel ashamed about wanting to file bankruptcy. Somehow, they believe there is a stigma about filing bankruptcy and they feel as if despite their best efforts to pay their bills, they’ve let...
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