If you are struggling with debt and considering filing for bankruptcy, you may be wondering how to find the right bankruptcy attorney for you and what to expect from the process. In this blog post, we will share some tips and insights to help you make an informed decision. Step 1 – Research To help …
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Filing for bankruptcy can be a difficult and stressful decision, but it does not have to mean the end of your financial future. There are steps you can take before and after filing for bankruptcy to budget and manage your finances effectively and rebuild your credit. Here are some tips to help you on your …
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The hardest part for any person considering bankruptcy is gathering the required documents. In order to file bankruptcy, the Court requires that you file about 100 pages describing your financial situation. The Clients that have the most success are the ones that are able to get their documents together the fastest. The documents you will …
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The means test is one of the most important forms you can file in bankruptcy. It takes your last 6 months of income and your expenses and determines what type of bankruptcy you will qualify for and what your monthly bankruptcy payments might be (in a chapter 13). 1. Chapter 7 Means Test In order …
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The idea of filing bankruptcy can be stressful. It’s usually the last resort but bankruptcy can help transform a person’s financial life. The entire purpose of bankruptcy is to get a fresh start. Often times people are in what I call financial prison. They are like that hamster on a wheel running and running but …
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Are you overwhelmed by debt and considering filing bankruptcy in Dallas, Texas? It can be a difficult decision that can provide relief and the ability to start fresh financially. That being said, knowing what strategies work best when filing for bankruptcy is essential to maximize your options while still getting the financial freedom you seek. …
Chapter 7 and 13 Under a Chapter 7 filing your credit report will show the bankruptcy you filed for up to 10 years. Under a Chapter 13 your credit report will show the bankruptcy for up to 7 years. The limits listed above are the maximum amount of years allowed for a bankruptcy to show …
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Chapter 7 Timeline: What to Expect When you speak with our office for an initial consultation, our attorneys will discuss your options and how you can proceed forward. Once you retain our office for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy the following happens: We set an appointment to discuss your situation and create a document checklist for …
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In general, student loans are nearly impossible to get discharged through a bankruptcy proceeding, and doubly so when the loan is related to the Federal government. What does this mean from a broad picture perspective? Traditionally Speaking: Federal loans are strict, which means that when a student loan is defaulted on the government has the …
The number one reason why most people never consider bankruptcy is because they think it will destroy their credit and their ability to get credit in the future. But this isn’t true. Bankruptcy is a legal way for you to responsibly address your financial situation. Most people see a significant increase in their credit score …
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