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Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Eliminate Your Credit Card Debt

When you consider bankruptcy in Metro Detroit, you want to know you are getting advice from someone who understands how the system works, someone who respects bankruptcy law and its power to help people get a fresh start on their financial lives. Here at the bankruptcy law firm of Gold Lange, Majoros, & Smalarz, P.C., our attorneys can provide you with that kind of guidance. With more than 100 years of combined experience between us, we know when bankruptcy will work for you and when it won’t. When it won’t, you can rely on our lawyers as experienced and thoughtful bankruptcy professionals to point you in the direction of any one of a number of bankruptcy alternatives that are right for you.

When You File A Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, What Happens?

While any recommendation of legal action can only be made after personal consultation with an attorney, we generally find that people will benefit from a Chapter 7 bankruptcy if they face certain types of obstacles:

A Chapter 7 can eliminate the credit and medical debt. It can also help eliminate debt and reject contracts associated with your business. Even with student loans (which generally cannot be eliminated in bankruptcy except under very rare circumstances), a bankruptcy can be used to eliminate other debts, thereby freeing up money to pay those loans.

Put Yourself Back In Charge Of Your Financial Life

Schedule your free initial consultation with our team by calling 248-350-8220. You can also reach us online.

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