Making Certain You’ve Hired the Right Bankruptcy Counsel Are you struggling to meet your financial obligations, either because of an illness that wasn’t fully covered by insurance, by a divorce or by the loss of a job? Are your prospects for a quick … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Hiring an Experienced Bankruptcy Lawyer
Don’t Make the Mistake of Handling Your Own Bankruptcy Filing If you’re facing financial difficulties, but you don’t own much property or your situation seems pretty straightforward, you may think you can accomplish your objectives and save some … [Read more...]
The Effect of Bankruptcy on a Contractual Obligation
Will the Contract Automatically Be Terminated? If you're struggling to make ends meet, but working hard to improve your financial situation, you may find it in your best interests to seek protection in bankruptcy, even though you have leases or … [Read more...]
Can You Keep Lottery Winnings When Filing for Bankruptcy Protection?
Will Lotto Winnings Be a Part of Your Bankruptcy Estate? Winning the lottery can be the answer to your financial challenges, provided that you hit it big. But what happens when the prize is smaller, but still significant? Will you be able to keep … [Read more...]
Preparing for Your First Meeting with a Bankruptcy Lawyer
What You Can Expect and What You Need to Bring When your financial situation has deteriorated and there's no reasonable prospect for immediate relief, a bankruptcy filing will often be the best way to get a fresh financial start. It's important, … [Read more...]
What to Look for When Hiring a Bankruptcy Attorney
The Factors You Want to Consider When Retaining Bankruptcy Counsel You've been hurt or diagnosed with an illness that prevents you from working. Maybe you've lost your job or find yourself in the middle of a divorce. If you're struggling financially … [Read more...]
Bankruptcy and Credit Cards
Can You Keep a Credit Card? Can You Get a New One after a Bankruptcy? Unmanageable credit card debt is a common cause of many personal bankruptcy filings. But what if you don't have significant outstanding credit card debt. Maybe you had an injury … [Read more...]
Rebuilding Your Credit after Bankruptcy
Reestablishing a Good Credit Rating after a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Filing When you seek protection from creditors through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, your credit score is going to take a hit—it simply can't be avoided. But that doesn't mean that … [Read more...]
Factors to Consider before Filing for Bankruptcy
Helping You Decide Whether to Seek Protection You’ve suffered an injury or you have an illness. Maybe you can’t work or you’ve incurred thousands of dollars in medical bills that your insurance company won’t reimburse. You’ve tried to work out … [Read more...]
Discharging Medical Bills in Bankruptcy
Permanently Eliminating the Obligation to Payment Medical Debt You’ve been seriously injured in a slip and fall or motor vehicle accident, and your insurance company won’t cover all the costs of your medical care. As a consequence, your medical … [Read more...]
