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What is chapter 7 and how does it work?
When a person files a bankruptcy case, the goal is to wipe out as much debt as possible so that the person can get a fresh start. You may not want to get rid of some of your debts if, for example, you want to keep your home and car and want to continue to pay the mortgage and car payments. There are other debts that you cannot get rid of. Your other debts are either dischargeable, meaning that your personal liability will be eliminated, or non- dischargeable, meaning that you will continue to remain liable on the debt after your bankruptcy is over. Learn More
Not necessarily. There are different options when it comes to homes and vehicles when filing for bankruptcy. Learn More
During the pandemic, bankruptcy filings dropped as federal aid helped people pay their bills. Unfortunately, bankruptcy filings have been steadily on the rise since then. According to U.S. Bankruptcy Courts statistics, there were 517,308 bankruptcy cases filed in 2024. That’s a 14.2% increase from the 452,990 filed in 2023 and up from 387,721 filed in […]
Are you struggling to pay off your student loan debt? When paired with all your other required monthly payments, do you feel like you’re drowning in debt? This is an unfortunate situation. And given the high cost of a college education, one that’s happening all too frequently. You may be so underwater that you’re wondering […]