One of my favorite things to do as a bankruptcy lawyer is to crush the lies about the bankruptcy process that seem to be all over the Internet. The number one lie out there is that someone who files bankruptcy will never be able to buy a house. Can I Buy a House in Bankruptcy? That’s…Read more
How Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Can Help After Your Divorce
Ask any bankruptcy attorney, and they’ll you that one of the top reasons people come to them is because they’ve recently gone through a divorce. Suddenly, their finances are in disarray. They turned to credit cards to help them make it through the process, paying for things like moving and living expenses and even fees…Read more
Twelve Types Of Debts Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Won’t Eliminate
Before you decide to file bankruptcy, you should know that there are some kinds of debt that bankruptcy simply won’t eliminate. If you file without first educating yourself, you could be left in the same, or worse, situation as before you filed. While Chapter 13 bankruptcy will get rid of more types of debts than…Read more
Do Chapter 7 And Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Affect My Credit Score Differently?
When dealing with overwhelming debt, bankruptcy can be the fastest way to help you recover and get the fresh financial start you need. Of course, one consequence of filing bankruptcy is that it will remain on your credit report for several years after you file. You should know that there are differences between Chapter 7…Read more
Will Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Let Me Get Caught Up On My Mortgage?
One of the first questions I ask prospective clients during their free initial consultation is whether they own or rent their home. If they own, my next question is whether or not they are current on their mortgage. If they are behind on their mortgage payments, I ask if their mortgage lender has started the…Read more