Should I File for Bankruptcy? A Simple Quiz to Help You Decide
Bankruptcy is a legal process, not a moral failure. This article maps the financial and procedural signals that lead people...
Category: Debt, Bankruptcy & Collections
Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 explained without the jargon, your rights when a debt collector calls (FDCPA basics), and state-specific bankruptcy exemptions.
How Often Can You File Bankruptcy?
This article covers how frequently an individual can file for personal bankruptcy under Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, and...
What Disqualifies You From Filing Bankruptcy?
Very few people are permanently barred from filing bankruptcy altogether, but a surprising number of specific conditions...
What Disqualifies You From Filing Bankruptcy?
Very few people are permanently barred from filing bankruptcy altogether, but a surprising number of specific conditions...
How Much Do Bankruptcy Lawyers Charge?
This article covers what bankruptcy attorneys actually charge for their services specifically, separate from court filing...
How Much Does It Cost to File Bankruptcy?
The court filing fee to file bankruptcy is set by federal statute and is the same in every bankruptcy court in the country....
Will Filing Bankruptcy Affect My Spouse?
This is one of the most common questions bankruptcy attorneys field from married clients, and the answer is more nuanced...
Can You File Bankruptcy and Keep Your House and Car?
This is the question I hear most often, and the answer disappoints people who expect a simple yes or no: it depends on your...
Your Bank Account Was Frozen: Here Are Your 3 Free Legal Resources
If you woke up to a $0.00 balance and a frozen account — take a breath. This happens to thousands of legal Americans...
How Long Does It Take to File Bankruptcy?
The paperwork to file bankruptcy can be submitted to the court in a single afternoon. Getting to that point — and getting...
How Much Does Bankruptcy Cost?
Filing bankruptcy typically costs somewhere between $300 and $3,500 total, depending on whether you hire an attorney and...
What Disqualifies You From Filing Bankruptcy?
A handful of specific situations can disqualify you from filing bankruptcy, but most financial hardship isn't one of them....