Bankruptcy

When debt becomes too much to handle, many individuals and businesses file for bankruptcy. Though there are six types of bankruptcy, the two most common ones — which target consumers — are Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. Chapter 7 deals with asset liquidation, and Chapter...

When their debts are spiraling out of control, many homeowners worry about protecting their homes from foreclosure. A lot of times, a temporary bump in the financial road can lead to missed mortgage payments – and that can be a lot to catch up, even once you have...

When people go through bankruptcy, they sometimes have the opinion that credit cards are responsible for that bankruptcy and therefore should be avoided. They may have had to cancel all their credit cards during the case, and they swear that they’ll never get them...

People file for bankruptcy every day to get out from under a mountain of debt and get a fresh financial start. If you’re considering this move for yourself, you may prefer that no one knows who doesn’t have to. We all have a right to some financial privacy. When...

Many people hear about how other people and companies file for bankruptcy but don’t know what bankruptcy is themselves. In general, bankruptcy is a way for people to deal with tons of unpaid debt that might be impeding their life. There are a few different kinds of...

Congress passed the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act (BAPCPA) as part of an overhaul to the bankruptcy process in the United States. It can be seen as a double-edged sword because it includes protection for both creditors and debtors. BAPCPA...

If you’re facing foreclosure, you may be looking for ways to delay the process. You don’t necessarily need to stop it entirely. You just need to buy yourself a bit more time so that you can get your finances in order, and then you can get current on your mortgage...

If you’re considering Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you likely already know that it can stay on your credit report for seven years. That will significantly limit your ability to get any kind of new credit. Of course, your credit report likely is currently in bad shape...

If you’re dealing with debt and feel overwhelmed, you may be starting to look into other options. One of your options could be to file for bankruptcy. Bankruptcy can have a positive impact on your life and give you an opportunity to start over with a fresh financial...

The past few years have been tough financially on many people who used to have no serious financial worries. For some people, bankruptcy is the best way to get out from under crushing debt and start fresh.  What if one of those people is your ex-spouse and co-parent?...